TECHNICAL

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS

306.2 Toe Clearance.

306.2.1 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.

306.2.2 Maximum Depth.

Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an

element

.

306.2.3 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

.

306.2.4 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.

306.2.5 Width.

Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum.

306.3 Knee Clearance.

306.3.1 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.

306.3.2 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.

306.3.3 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.

Figure 306.2

Toe Clearance

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2010 Standards: Titles II and III

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