11B-305.7 Maneuvering clearance

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11B-305.7 Maneuvering clearance.

Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with Sections 11B-305.7.1 and 11B-305.7.2.

11B-305.7.1 Forward approach.

Alcoves shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).

For a forward approach, if the depth of the alcove is greater than 24 inches, the clear floor or ground space within the alcove must be 36 inches wide minimum.

FIGURE 11B-305.7.1
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE IN AN ALCOVE, FORWARD APPROACH

11B-305.7.2 Parallel approach.

Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches (381 mm).

For a parallel approach, if the depth of the alcove is greater than 15 inches, then the length of the clear floor or ground space within the alcove must be 60 inches minimum.

FIGURE 11B-305.7.2
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE IN AN ALCOVE, PARALLEL APPROACH

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