1011.2 Clear Ground Space.
A clear ground space complying with 1011.2 shall be provided at outdoor constructed features.
1011.2.1 Size and Location.
The size and location of the clear ground space shall be in accordance with Table 1011.2.1. Unless otherwise specified in Table 1011.2.1, one full unobstructed side of the clear ground space shall adjoin or overlap an outdoor recreation access route or a trail, as applicable, or another clear ground space.
| Table 1011.2.1 Clear Ground Space | |
| Outdoor Constructed Feature |
Minimum Size and Location
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| Picnic tables | 36 inches (915 mm) on all usable sides of the table measured from the back edge of the benches |
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Fire rings, grills, fireplaces, and woodstoves |
48 inches (1220 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) on all usable sides of the fire ring, grill, fireplace, and woodstove Center the space on each usable side of the grill, fireplace, and woodstove |
| Trash and recycling receptacles | 36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned for forward approach to the receptacle opening; or 30 inches (760 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) positioned for a parallel approach to the receptacle opening |
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Water hydrants |
72 inches (1830 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) with the long side of the space adjoining or overlapping an outdoor recreation access route or trail, as applicable, or another clear ground space Locate the space so that the water spout is 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear center of the long side of the space |
|
Utility and sewage hookups |
30 inches (760 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) with the long side of the space adjoining or overlapping an accessible parking space or pull-up space for recreational vehicles Locate the space so that the hook-ups are at the rear center of the space Bollards or other barriers shall not obstruct the clear ground space in front of the hook-ups |
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Outdoor rinsing showers |
60 inches (1525 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) centered on the shower heads Locate the space so that the shower pedestal or wall with the shower head are at the rear end of the space |
|
Benches |
36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned near the bench with one side of the space adjoining an outdoor recreation access route or trail, as applicable The clear ground space shall not overlap the outdoor recreation access route or trail, or another clear ground space |
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Viewing Scopes |
36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned for forward approach to the viewing scope Provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306 under the viewing scope Locate the space so that the eyepiece is centered on the space |
Advisory 1011.2.1 Size and Location. The usable sides of picnic tables, fire rings, grills, fireplaces, and woodstoves are the sides of the outdoor constructed feature that can be used for eating or serving food, building a fire, or cooking. All sides of picnic tables are generally usable, unless the picnic table is placed against a rock or tree that renders the side against the rock or tree not usable. All sides of fire rings and grills are generally usable, unless there is a wall or other structure on a side that renders the side not usable. The front sides of fireplaces and woodstoves are generally the usable side.
1011.2.2 Surface.
The surface of the clear ground space shall be firm and stable.
1011.2.3 Slope.
The slope of the clear ground space surface shall not be steeper than 1:48 in any direction.
EXCEPTION: Where the surface is other than asphalt, concrete, or boards, slopes not steeper than 1:20 shall be permitted when necessary for drainage.
1011.2.4 Openings.
Openings in the clear ground space surface shall not allow the passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) in diameter.
Advisory 1011.2.4 Openings. Where possible, drainage grates should be located outside of the clear ground space surface. Elongated openings should be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular, or as close to perpendicular as possible, to the dominant direction of travel.
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