2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-806.2.3 Sleeping areas.
At least one sleeping area shall provide a 36 inch (914 mm) by 48 inch (1219 mm) minimum clear space on both sides of a bed. The clear space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed.
[2010 ADAS] 806.2.3 Sleeping Areas. At least one sleeping area shall provide a clear floor space complying with 305 on both sides of a bed. The clear floor space shall be positioned for parallel approach to the side of the bed.
Exception: Where a single clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for parallel approach is provided between two beds, a clear floor or ground space shall not be required on both sides of a bed.
11B-806.2.3.1 Personal lift device floor space.
There shall be a clear space under the bed for the use of a personal lift device. The clear space shall extend under the bed parallel to the long side and be adjacent to an accessible route. The clear space shall extend to points horizontally 30 inches (762 mm), vertically 7 inches (178 mm) and not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the head and foot end of the bed.
ETA Editor's Note
The clearance prescribed for a personal lift device at CBC 11B-806.2.3.1 is not required by 2010 ADAS.
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