2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)

11B-611 Washing machines and clothes dryers

11B-611.1 General.

Washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with Section 11B-611.

11B-611.2 Clear Floor Space.

A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for parallel approach shall be provided. The clear floor or ground space shall be centered on the appliance.

11B-611.3 Operable parts.

Operable parts, including doors, lint screens, and detergent and bleach compartments shall comply with Section 11B-309.

11B-611.4 Height.

Top loading machines shall have the door to the laundry compartment located 36 inches (914 mm) maximum above the finish floor. Front loading machines shall have the bottom of the opening to the laundry compartment located 15 inches (381 mm) minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) maximum above the finish floor.

(a) top loading

(b) front loading

FIGURE 11B-611.4 HEIGHT OF LAUNDRY COMPARTMENT OPENING