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

SECTION 406 MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED OCCUPANCIES

406.2 Design.  …

406.2.2 Clear height.

The clear height of each floor level in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall be not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Canopies under which fuels are dispensed shall have a clear height in Section 406.7.2. [DSA-AC] The clear height of vehicle and pedestrian areas required to be accessible shall comply with Chapter 11A or 11B, as applicable.
Exception: A lower clear height is permitted for a parking tier in mechanical-access open parking where approved by the building official.

Advisory 406.2.2 Clear height. While the minimum height is required to be 7'-0" by this section, greater vertical clearance is required at van-accessible parking spaces, standard accessible parking spaces, the vehicular routes to these spaces, and passenger drop-off and loading zones. Refer to Chapters 11A and 11B for requirements in these areas. ◼