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

11B-804.2 Clearance.

Where a pass through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 11B-804.2.1. Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 11B-804.2.2.

Exception: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop or conventional range shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-804.2.

Advisory 11B-804.2 Clearance. Clearances are measured from the furthest projecting face of all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls, excluding hardware. ◼

11B-804.2.1 Pass through kitchen.

In pass through kitchens where counters, appliances or cabinets are on two opposing sides, or where counters, appliances or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40 inches (1016 mm) minimum. Pass through kitchens shall have two entries.

FIGURE 11B-804.2.1 PASS THROUGH KITCHENS

11B-804.2.2 U-Shaped.

In U-shaped kitchens enclosed on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, counter tops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum.

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FIGURE 11B-804.2.2 U-SHAPED KITCHENS

11B-804.2.3 Turning space.

In kitchens within multi-bedroom housing units and on floors containing accessible sleeping rooms with adaptable features in undergraduate student housing, turning spaces complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided.