Clear floor space configurations illustrate minimum dimensional requirements for forward and parallel wheelchair approaches to building elements and fixtures. Forward approach configurations require a minimum thirty-inch width and fifty-two-inch depth, with alcove variations allowing greater depths and specific wall clearances. Parallel approach configurations require a minimum fifty-two-inch width and thirty-inch depth, with alcove variations accommodating deeper recesses. All dimensions provide necessary maneuvering clearances for accessible design compliance.
(A) FORWARD APPROACH-ALCOVE (B) FORWARD APPROACH (C) PARALLEL APPROACH-ALCOVE (D) PARALLEL APPROACH >24" [610mm] 52" (1320mm) MIN. 30" ([762mm) MIN. 52" [1320mm] MIN. 30" [762mm] MIN. > 15" [381mm] 30" [762mm] MIN. 30" [762mm] MIN. 52" [1320mm] MIN. 52" [1320mm] MIN. 36" (915mm) MIN. 60" (1524mm) MIN.
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