611 Washing Machines and Clothes Dryers
611.1 General.
Washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with 611.
611.2 Clear Floor Space.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 positioned for parallel approach shall be provided. The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the appliance.
611.3 Operable Parts.
Operable parts, including doors, lint screens, and detergent and bleach compartments shall comply with 309.
611.4 Height.
Top loading machines shall have the door to the laundry compartment located 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor. Front loading machines shall have the bottom of the opening to the laundry compartment located 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
(a)
top loading
(b)
front loading
Figure 611.4 Height of Laundry Compartment Opening
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