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

11B-802.2.1 Lines of sight over seated spectators.

Where spectators are expected to remain seated during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with Section 11B-802.2.1.

11B-802.2.1.1 Lines of sight over heads.

Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.1.1 LINES OF SIGHT OVER THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS

11B-802.2.1.2 Lines of sight between heads.

Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.

FIGURE 11B-802.2.1.2 LINES OF SIGHT BETWEEN THE HEADS OF SEATED SPECTATORS