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Floor and ground surfaces shall be ______, ____, and ____ _________ and shall comply with 302.

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STABLE, FIRM, SLIP RESISTNAT

302.1 General - Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

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T / F - Floor or ground surfaces within animal containment areas shall not be required to be stable, firm, and slip resistant.

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TRUE

302.1 General - Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

EXCEPTIONS:
1. Within animal containment areas, floor and ground surfaces shall not be required to be stable, firm, and slip resistant.
2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 302.

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T / F - Areas of sport activity shall comply with floor and ground surface requirements.

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FALSE

302.1 General - Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant and shall comply with 302.

EXCEPTIONS:
1. Within animal containment areas, floor and ground surfaces shall not be required to be stable, firm, and slip resistant.
2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 302.

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Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm _______, ___, or _______ or no cushion or pad.

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CUSHION, PAD, BACKING

302.2 Carpet - Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.

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Carpet or carpet tile shall have a _____ loop, ________ loop, _____ cut pile, or level ___ / _____ pile texture.

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LEVEL, TEXTURED, LEVEL, CUT / UNCUT

302.2 Carpet - Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.

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T / F - Pile height shall be 1/4 inch (6 mm) maximum.

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FALSE, 1/2 INCH

302.2 Carpet - Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.

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T / F - Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge.

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TRUE

302.2 Carpet - Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.

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T / F - Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/4 inch diameter.

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FALSE, 1/2 INCH

303.302.3 Openings - Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

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Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is _____________ to the dominant direction of travel.

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PERPENDICULAR

303.302.3 Openings - Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

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List the exceptions to the maximum floor opening requirements of 1/2 inch (12 mm).

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407.4.3 - Car Lift Platform to Hoistway Clearance, 1 1/2 inches
409.4.3 - Elevator Platform to Hoistway Clearance, 1 1/2 inches
410.4 - Platform Lift Platform to Runway Clearance, 1 inch
810.5.3 - Bus Station Vehicle to Platform Clearnace, 8 inches
810.10 - Circulation patch crossing Tracks (wheel flanges), 2 1/2 inches

303.2 Openings - Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

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T / F - Changes in level in floor or ground surfaces at animal containment areas and areas of sport activity are required to comply with 303 Changes in Level.

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FALSE

303.1 Changes in Level, General - Where changes in level are permitted in floor or ground surfaces, they shall comply with 303.

EXCEPTIONS:
1. Animal containment areas shall not be required to comply with 303.
2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with 303.

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T / F - Changes in level of 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

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FALSE, 1/4 INCH

303.2 Changes in Level, Vertical - Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

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T / F - Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

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TRUE

303.3 Changes in Level, Beveled - Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

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Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than ____.

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1:2

303.3 Changes in Level, Beveled - Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

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Changes in level greater than ___ ____ high shall be ramped.

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1/2 INCH

303.4 Changes in Level, Ramps - Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped, and shall comply with 405 or 406.

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What requirements must the floor or ground surface of a turning space comply with?

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STABLE, FIRM AND SLIP RESISTANT
1/2 INCH HIGH MAX CARPETING PILE
1/2 INCH DIAMETER OPENINGS

304.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces - Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

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T / F - Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted within turning spaces.

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TRUE

304.2 Turning Space, Floor or Ground Surfaces - Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted.

EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

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Turning spaces may be a space of __ inches diameter minimum.

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60 INCHES

304.3.1 Turning Space, Circular Space - The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

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T / F - Turning spaces may be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum.

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TRUE

304.3.2 Turning Space, T-Shaped Space - The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

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The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a ___inch square minimum with arms and base ___ inches wide minimum.

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60 INCH, 36 INCHES,

304.3.2 Turning Space, T-Shaped Space - The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

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Each arm of the T-shaped turning space shall be clear of obstructions ___ inches minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions ___ inches minimum.

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12 INCHES, 24 INCHES

304.3.2 Turning Space, T-Shaped Space - The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

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T / F - Knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be permitted to be included in a T-shaped turning space.

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TRUE - ONLY AT THE END OF EITHER THE BASE OR ONE ARM.

304.3.2 Turning Space, T-Shaped Space - The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.

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T / F - Knee and toe clearance complying with 306 shall be permitted to be included in a circular turning space.

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TRUE

304.3.1 Turning Space, Circular Space - The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1525 mm) diameter minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.

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T / F - Doors shall not be permitted to swing into turning spaces.

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FALSE

304.4 Turning Space, Door Swing - Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.

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What requirements must the floor or ground surface of a clear floor or ground space comply with?
STABLE, FIRM AND SLIP RESISTANT 1/2 INCH HIGH MAX CARPETING PILE 1/2 INCH DIAMETER OPENINGS 305.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Floor or Ground Surfaces - Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
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T / F - Slopes are not permitted within clear floor or ground space(s)?
FALSE, SLOPES NOT STEEPER THAN 1:48 SHALL BE PERMITTED 305.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Floor or Ground Surfaces - Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply with 302. Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.
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The clear floor or ground space shall be ___ inches minimum by ___ inches minimum.
30 INCHES, 48 INCHES 305.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Clear Floor or Ground Space Size - The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum.
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T / F - Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.
TRUE 305.4 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Knee and Toe Clearance - Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306.
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Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either _______ or ________ ________ to an element.
FORWARD, PARALLEL APPROACH 305.5 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Position - Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element.
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One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space shall ______ an accessible route or adjoin _______ clear floor or ground space.
ADJOIN, ANOTHER 305.6 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Approach - One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space shall adjoin an accessible route or adjoin another clear floor or ground space.
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Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an ______ or otherwise confined on all or part of _____ sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided.
ALCOVE, THREE 305.7 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Maneuvering Clearance - Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1 and 305.7.2.
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Forward approach alcoves shall be ___ inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds ___ inches.
36 INCHES, 24 INCHES 305.7.1 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Maneuvering Clearance Forward Approach - Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).
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Parallel approach alcoves shall be ___ inches wide minimum where the depth exceeds ___ inches.
60 INCHES, 15 INCHES 305.7.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Maneuvering Clearance Parallel Approach - Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).
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T / F - Additional space for knee and toe clearance shall be prohibited beneath an element and shall not be considered as part of the clear floor or ground space or turning space.
FALSE 306.1 Knee and Toe Clearance, General - Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with 306. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an element but shall not be considered as part of the clear floor or ground space or turning space.
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Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and ___ inches above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance.
9 INCHES 306.2.1 Knee and Toe Clearance, Toe Clearance General - Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply with 306.2.
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Toe clearance shall extend ___ inches maximum under an element.
25 INCHES 306.2.2 Knee and Toe Clearance, Toe Clearance Maximum Depth - Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element.
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Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space, the toe clearance shall extend ___ inches minimum under the element.
17 INCHES 306.2.3 Knee and Toe Clearance, Toe Clearance Minimum Required Depth - Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear floor space, the toe clearance shall extend 17 inches (430 mm) minimum under the element.
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Space extending greater than __ inches beyond the available knee clearance at __ inches above the finish floor or ground shall not be considered toe clearance.
6 INCHES, 9 INCHES 306.2.4 Knee and Toe Clearance, Toe Clearance Additional Clearance - Space extending greater than 6 inches (150 mm) beyond the available knee clearance at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not be considered toe clearance.
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T / F - Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
TRUE 306.2.5 Knee and Toe Clearance, Toe Clearance Width - Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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Space under an element between __ inches and ___ inches above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance.
9 INCHES, 27 INCHES 306.3.1 Knee and Toe Clearance, Knee Clearance General - Space under an element between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with 306.3.
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Knee clearance shall extend ___ inches maximum under an element at __ inches above the finish floor or ground.
25 INCHES, 9 INCHES 306.3.2 Knee and Toe Clearance, Knee Clearance Maximum Depth - Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an element at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
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Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be ___ inches deep minimum at __ inches above the finish floor or ground, and __ inches deep minimum at ___ inches above the finish floor or ground.
11 INCHES, 9 INCHES, 8 INCHES, 27 INCHES 306.3.3 Knee and Toe Clearance, Knee Clearance Minimum Required Depth - Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (280 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (230 mm) above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (205 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
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Between __ inches and ___ inches above the finish floor or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of ______ in depth for each ________ in height.
9 INCHES, 27 INCHES, 1 INCH, 6 INCHES 306.3.4 Knee and Toe Clearance, Knee Clearance Reduction - Between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the finish floor or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.
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T / F - Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
TRUE 306.3.5 Knee and Toe Clearance, Knee Clearance Width - Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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Objects with leading edges more than ___ inches and not more than ___ inches above the finish floor or ground shall protrude __ inches maximum horizontally into the circulation path.
27 INCHES, 80 INCHES, 4 INCHES 307.2 Protruding Objects, Protrusion Limits - Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.
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T /F - Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 5 inches maximum.
FALSE, 4 1/2 INCHES 307.2 Protruding Objects, Protrusion Limits - Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path. EXCEPTION: Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 4 1/2 inches (115 mm) maximum.
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Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths ___ inches maximum when located ___ inches minimum and ___ inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.
12 INCHES, 27 INCHES, 80 INCHES 307.3 Protruding Objects, Post-Mounted Objects - Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than ___ inches, the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be ___ inches maximum or ___ inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.
12 INCHES, 27 INCHES, 80 INCHES 307.3 Protruding Objects, Post-Mounted Objects - Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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T / F - The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall be required to comply with 307.3, post-mounted protrusion requirements.
FALSE 307.3 Protruding Objects, Post-Mounted Objects - Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to comply with 307.3.
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Vertical clearance at protruding objects shall be ___ inches high minimum.
80 INCHES 307.4 Protruding Objects, Protruding Objects Vertical Clearance - Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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__________ or other ________ shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high.
GUARDS, BARRIERS 307.4 Protruding Objects, Protruding Objects Vertical Clearance - Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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The leading edge of guardrail or barriers for vertical clearance shall be located ___ inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.
27 INCHES 307.4 Protruding Objects, Protruding Objects Vertical Clearance - Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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T / F - Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
TRUE 307.4 Protruding Objects, Protruding Objects Vertical Clearance - Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1980 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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T / F - Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes.
TRUE 307.5 Protruding Objects, Protruding Objects Required Clear Width - Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible routes.
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Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be ___ inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be ___ inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.
48 INCHES, 15 INCHES 308.2.1 Reach Ranges, Unobstructed Forward Reach - Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the __________.
OBSTRUCTION 308.2.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Forward High Reach - Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
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The obstructed high forward reach shall be ___ inches maximum where the reach depth is ___ inches maximum.
48 INCHES, 20 INCHES 308.2.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Forward Reah High Reach - Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
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Where the obstructed forward reach depth exceeds 20 inches, the high forward reach shall be ___ inches maximum and the reach depth shall be ___ inches maximum.
44 INCHES, 25 INCHES 308.2.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Forward High Reach - Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
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Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be ___ inches maximum and the low side reach shall be ___ inches minimum above the finish floor or ground.
48 INCHES, 15 INCHES 308.3.1 Reach Ranges, Unobstructed Side Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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T / F - An obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.
TRUE 308.3.1 Reach Ranges, Unobstructed Side Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTIONS: 1. An obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. 2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
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Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be ___ inches maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
48 INCHES 308.3.1 Reach Ranges, Unobstructed Side Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTIONS: 1. An obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. 2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
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Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be ___ inches maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be ___ inches maximum.
34 INCHES, 24 INCHES 308.3.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Side High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.
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T / F - The high side obstructed reach shall be 48 inches maximum for a reach depth of 12 inches maximum.
FALSE, 10 INCHES 308.3.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Side High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.
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With a parallel approach and an obstructed high reach exceeding 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be ___ inches maximum for a reach depth of ___ inches maximum.
46 INCHES, 24 INCHES 308.3.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Side High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.
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The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be ___ inches maximum above the finish floor.
36 INCHES 308.3.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Side High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor. 2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
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Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be ___ inches maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
54 INCHES 308.3.2 Reach Ranges, Obstructed Side High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. EXCEPTIONS: 1. The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the finish floor. 2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing curbs.
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A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided at ________ _____.
OPERABLE PARTS 309.2 Operable Parts, Clear Floor Space - A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be provided.
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Operable parts shall be placed within ___ or ____ of the reach ranges specified in 308.
ONE, MORE 309.3 Operable Parts, Height - Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308.
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Operable parts shall be operable with ___ ____ and shall not require _____ ________, ________, or ________ of the _____.
ONE HAND, GRASPING, PINCHING, TWISTING, WRIST 309.4 Operable Parts, Operation - Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
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The force required to activate operable parts shall be __ pounds maximum.
5 POUNDS 309.4 Operable Parts, Operation - Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
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T / F - Gas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
TRUE 309.4 Operable Parts, Operation - Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. EXCEPTION: Gas pump nozzles shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
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T / F - High (maximum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 3 and 4 shall be 36 inches.
TRUE
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T / F - High (maximum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 5 and 8 shall be 40 inches.
TRUE
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T / F - High (maximum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 9 and 12 shall be 44 inches.
TRUE
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T / F - Low (minimum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 3 and 4 shall be 20 inches.
TRUE
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T / F - Low (minimum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 5 and 8 shall be 18 inches.
TRUE
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T / F - Low (minimum) forward and side reach range for children between ages 9 and 12 shall be 16 inches.
TRUE
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302.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces, Carpet - Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 303.
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302.3 Floor or Ground Surfaces, Openings - Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) diameter except as allowed in 407.4.3, 409.4.3, 410.4, 810.5.3 and 810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
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303.2 Changes in Level, Vertical - Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.
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303.3 Changes in Level, Beveled - Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
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304.3.2 Turning Space, T-Shaped Space - The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1525 mm) square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions 24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with 306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.
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305.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Size - The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum.
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305.5 Clear Floor or Ground Space, Position - Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element.
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305.7.1 Maneuvering Clearance, Forward Approach - Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm)wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).
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305.7.2 Maneuvering Clearance, Parallel Approach - Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).
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306.2.5 Toe Clearance, Width - Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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306.3.5 Knee Clearance, Width - Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.
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307.2 Protruding Objects, Protrusion Limits - Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.
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307.3 Protruding Objects, Post-Mounted Objects - Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (685 mm) minimum and 80 inches (2030 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (685 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2030 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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307.4 Protruding Objects, Vertical Clearance - Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2030 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2030 mm) high. The leading edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
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308.2.1 Forward Reach, Unobstructed - Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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308.2.2 Forward Reach, Obstructed High Reach - Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
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308.3.1 Side Reach, Unobstructed - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
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308.3.2 Side Reach, Obstructed High Reach - Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (255 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (255 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.

Texas Accessibility Standards (11 decks)

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