Guide

305.6 Approach. One full unobstructed side of the clear oor or ground space shall adjoin an accessible route or
adjoin another clear oor or ground space.
305.7 Maneuvering Clearance. Where a clear oor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise con-
ned on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1
and 305.7.2.
305.7.1 Forward Approach. Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm)wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24
inches (610 mm). For a forward approach, if the depth of the alcove is greater than 24 inches (610 mm), the
clear oor or ground space within the alcove must be 36 inches (915 mm) wide minimum.
305.7.2 Parallel Approach. Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15
inches (380 mm). For a parallel approach, if the depth of the alcove is greater than 15 inches (380 mm), then the
length of the clear oor or ground space within the alcove must be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
X > 24
610 mm
36 in. min
915 mm
X > 24
610 mm
380 mm
X > 15
Figure 305.7.1 Maneuvering
Clearance in an Alcove, Forward
Approach
Figure 305.7.2 Maneuvering
Clearance in an Alcove, Parallel
Approach
308. Reach Ranges.
308.2 Forward Reach.
308.2.1 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 nish oor or
ground.