5.3.2 Turning Space and Clear Floor or Ground Space.
Turning space and clear floor or ground space complying with 5.3 shall be provided at pit toilets.
5.3.2.1 Size.
The clear floor or ground space shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum measured parallel with the back of the pit toilet, and 56 inches (1420 mm) deep minimum measured parallel to the sides of the pit toilet. The turning space shall be at least 60 inches (1,525 millimeters) in diameter or T-shaped with a minimum 60- by 36-inch (1,525 by 915 millimeter) arm and a minimum 36-inch (915 millimeter) - wide by 24-inch (610 millimeter) -long base. The turning space and clear floor or ground space may overlap.
5.3.2.2 Surface.
The surface of the turning space and clear floor or ground space shall be firm and stable.
5.3.2.3 Slope.
The slope of the turning space and clear floor or ground space surface shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2 percent) in all directions.
Exception: When the surface is not paved or is not elevated above the natural ground, slopes not steeper than 1:33 (3 percent) shall be permitted where necessary for drainage
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