ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
1011.2 Clear Ground Space.
A clear ground space complying with 1011.2 shall be provided at outdoor constructed features.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where individual outdoor constructed features are altered and the ground surface is not altered, the clear ground space shall not be required to comply with 1011.2.2 and 1011.2.3.
2. In alterations, when an entity determines that a condition in 1019 does not permit full compliance with a specific provision in 1011.2, the clear ground space shall comply with the provision to the extent practicable.
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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.
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