Guide

15 in. min
380 mm
48 in. max
1220 mm
Figure 308.2.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach
3.8.2.2 Unobstructed High Reach. Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear oor space shall
extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction. e high
forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where reach depth is 20 inches (510 mm), the high for-
ward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
48 in. max
1220 mm
>20 - 25 in. max
510 - 635 mm
(a)
20 in. max
510 mm
44 in. max
1118 mm
(b)
Figure 308.2.2 Obstructed High Forward Reach
3.8.3 Side Reach.
308.3.1 Unobstructed. Where a clear oor 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 nish oor or ground.