Chapter 8 Special Rooms and Spaces
Section 801 General
Section 804 Kitchens
804.2 Clearance.
Where a pass-through kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 804.2.1. Where a U-shaped kitchen is provided, clearances shall comply with Section 804.2.2. Kitchens where a cook top or conventional range is not provided shall comply with Section 804.2.3.
804.2.1 Pass-through kitchens.
In pass-through kitchens where counters, appliances or cabinets are on two opposing sides, or where counters, appliances or cabinets are opposite a parallel wall, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum. Pass-through kitchens shall have two entries.
804.2.2 U-shaped kitchens.
In kitchens enclosed on three contiguous sides, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances, or walls within kitchen work areas shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
804.2.3 Spaces where a cook top or conventional range is not provided.
In a kitchen space where a cooktop or conventional range is not provided, clearance between all opposing base cabinets, countertops, appliances and walls within kitchen work areas shall be 40-inch (1015 mm) minimum.
804.3 Work surface.
At least one accessible work surface 30 inches minimum in length shall be provided in accordance with Section 902. The work surface shall be located in accordance with Section 804.5.5.2 or 804.5.5.3.
Exception: Spaces that do not provide a cooktop or conventional range shall not be required to provide an accessible work surface.
804.5.1 Clear floor space.
A clear floor space shall be provided at each kitchen appliance.
804.5.3 Dishwasher.
A clear floor space positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door, shall be provided. The dishwasher door in the open position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the dishwasher or an adjacent sink.
804.5.4.1 Approach.
A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel or forward approach to the cooktop, shall be provided.
804.5.4.3 Parallel approach.
Where the clear floor space is positioned for a parallel approach, the clear floor space shall be centered on the appliance.
804.5.4.4 Controls.
The location of controls shall not require reaching across burners.
804.5.5.1 Clear floor space.
A clear floor space shall be provided. The oven door in the open position shall not obstruct the clear floor space for the oven.
804.5.5.4 Controls.
The location of controls shall not require reaching across burners.
804.5.6 Refrigerator/freezer.
Combination refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the freezer compartment shelves, including the bottom of the freezer, 54 inches (1370 mm) maximum above the floor when the shelves are installed at the maximum heights possible in the compartment. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches (610 mm) maximum from the centerline of the appliance.