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ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003
mm) maximum above the floor, or that
can be relocated within that range with-
out cutting the counter or damaging ad-
jacent cabinets, walls, doors and struc-
tural elements, provided rough-in
plumbing permits connections of supply
and drain pipes for sinks mounted at the
height of 29 inches (735 mm), shall be
permitted.
1003.12.4.3 Faucets. Faucets shall com-
ply with Section 309.
Chapter 10. Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units
1003.12.6.2 Clear Floor Space. A clear
floor space, positioned for a parallel or for-
ward approach, shall be provided at each
kitchen appliance. Clear floor spaces shall
be permitted to overlap.
1003.12.6.3 Dishwasher. A clear floor
space, positioned adjacent to the dish-
washer door, shall be provided. The dish-
. washer door in the open position shall not
obstruct the clear floor space for the dish-
. washer or an adjacent sink.
1003.12.4.4 .Exposed Pipes and Sur-
faces. Water supply and drain pipes under
sinks shall be insulated or otherwise config-
ured to protect against contact. There shall
be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under
sinks.
1003.12.5 Kitchen Storage. A clear floor
space, positioned for a parallel or forward ap-
proach to the kitchen cabinets, shall be pro-
vided.
1003.12.6 Appliances. Where provided, kitch-
en appliances shall comply with Section
1003.12.6.
1003.12.6.1 Operable Parts. All appliance.
controls shall comply with Section 1003.9.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Appliance doors and door latching
devices shall not be required to com-
ply with Section 309.4.
2. Bottom-hinged appliance doors,
when in the open position, shall not
be required to comply with Section
309.3.
30 min*
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* 36 min. (915) if part of T-shaped turning
space per Sections 304.3.2 and 1003.3.2
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1U03.12.6.4 Range or Cooktop. A clear
floor space, positioned for a parallel or for-
ward approach to the space for a range or
cooktop, shall be provided. Where the clear
floor space is positioned for a forward ap-
proach, knee and toe clearance complying
with Section 306 shall be provided. Where
knee and toe space is provided, the under-
side of the range or cooktop shall be insu-
lated or otherwise configured to protect
from burns, abrasions, or electrical shock.
The location of controls shall not require
reaching across burners.
1003.12.6.5 Oven. Ovens shall comply
with Section 1003.12.6.5.Ovens shall have
controls on front panels, on either side of
the door.
1003.12.6.5.1 Side-Hinged Door
Ovens. Side-hinged door ovens shall
have a countertop positioned adjacent
to the latch side of the oven door.
1003.12.6.5.2 Bottom-Hinged Door
Ovens. Bottom-hinged door ovens
shall have a countertop positioned ad-
j~acent two o~ d~ ee d~oo_r~
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30 min*
* 36 min. (915) if part of T-shaped turning
space per Sections 304.3.2 and 1003.3.2
Chapter 3. Building Blocks
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y Knee Clearance
306.3.3 Minimum Depth. Where knee clear-
ance is required beneath an element as part of
a clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be
11 inches (280 mm) minimum in depth at 9 inch'=,
es (230 mm) above the floor, and 8 inches (205
mm) minimum in depth at 27 inches (685 mm)
above the floor.
above the floor, the knee clearance shall be per-
mitted to be reduced at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm)
for each 6 inches (150 mm) in height.
306.3.5 Width. Knee clearance shall be 30
inches (760 mm) minimum in width.
307 Protruding. Objects
306.3.4 Clearance Reduction. Between 9 307.1- General. Protruding objects on circulation
inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) paths shall comply with Section 307.
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