Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-2-13-4-7

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 11. (a) A clear floor space at least thirty (30) inches by forty-eight (48) inches (seventy-six and two-tenths (76.2) centimeters by one hundred twenty-one and nine-tenths (121.9) centimeters) that allows a parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair shall be provided at the range or cooktop and sink, and either a parallel or forward approach shall be provided at the oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, or trash compactor (see Figure 6). Figure 6 is as follows:

(b) Clearance between counters and all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls shall be at least forty (40) inches (one hundred one and six-tenths (101.6) centimeters).

(c) In U-shaped kitchens with a sink, range, or cooktop at the base of the "U", a sixty (60) inch (one hundred fifty-two and four-tenths (152.4) centimeters) diameter turning space shall be provided to allow parallel approach, or base cabinets shall be removable at that location to allow knee space for a forward approach.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 27-1-11; filed Sep 12, 2005, 9:48 a.m.: 29 IR 511; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA; readopted filed Mar 10, 2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR-675170005RFA; readopted filed May 11, 2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR- 675230104RFA)