11B-804.2 Clearance

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11B-804.2 Clearance.

Where a pass through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 11B-804.2.1. Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 11B-804.2.2.

Exception: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop or conventional range shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-804.2.

[2010 ADAS] Advisory 804.2 Clearance. Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls, excluding hardware.

11B-804.2.1 Pass through kitchen.

In pass through kitchens where counters, appliances or cabinets are on two opposing sides, or where counters, appliances or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40 inches (1016 mm) minimum. Pass through kitchens shall have two entries.

A plan view of a kitchen with appliances and cabinets on both sides of an aisle open on both ends shows the width of the central aisle as 40 inches minimum.

FIGURE 11B-804.2.1

PASS THROUGH KITCHENS

11B-804.2.2 U-Shaped.

In U-shaped kitchens enclosed on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum.

Figure (a) is a plan view of a kitchen with appliances and cabinets on three sides. Figure (b) is a plan view of a kitchen with appliances and cabinets on two opposites with a wall at the rear. The width of the kitchen entry opening is 60 inches minimum.

FIGURE 11B-804.2.2

U-SHAPED KITCHENS

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