2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017

11B-307.3 Post-mounted objects.

Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (686 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2032 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (686 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2032 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. 

Exception:  The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-307.3.  

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FIGURE 11B-307.3
POST-MOUNTED PROTRUDING OBJECTS

11B-307.3.1 Edges and corners.

Where signs or other objects are mounted on posts or pylons, and their bottom edges are less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the floor or ground surface, the edges of such signs and objects shall be rounded or eased and the corners shall have a minimum radius of ¹/₈ inch (3.2 mm).