2019 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2020 with July 1, 2021 amendments)

11B-309 Operable parts

11B-309.1 General.

Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309.

11B-309.2 Clear floor space.

A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided.

11B-309.3 Height.

Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section 11B-308.

11B-309.4 Operation.

Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

Exception: Gas pump nozzles and electric vehicle connectors shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.