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

11B-809.9.2 Clear width.

Kitchens shall have a minimum clear width measured between any cabinet, work surface or the face of any appliance (excluding handles and controls) and the opposing cabinet, work surface, appliance or wall as follows:

a. U-shaped kitchens, designed with parallel approach at a sink, range, cooktop or other fixtures and appliances located at the base of the U without knee and toe clearance, shall provide a clear width of 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum.

b. U-shaped kitchens, with a cooktop, sink or work surface located at the base of the U, that provides knee and toe space complying Sections 11B-809.9.3 and 11B-809.9.4 to allow for a forward approach, shall provide a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum.

c. All other kitchen designs shall provide a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum.

(a)

"U" shaped kitchen with parallel approach at range

(b)

"U" shaped kitchen with forward approach at sink

(c)

other kitchen designs

FIGURE 11B-809.9.2

CLEAR WIDTH AT KITCHENS.