Figure 45. Minimum Clearances for Seating and Tables.

If wheelchair seating is beside fixed seats, clear floor space 30 in by 48 inches (760 mm by 1220 mm) minimum must be provided. If wheelchair seating is across the front of fixed seating, the minimum required clear floor space is 42 in by 48 inches (1065 mm by 1220 mm). An accessible route to wheelchair seating must be provided.

If wheelchair seating locations are at fixed tables, clear floor space 30 in by 48 inches (760 mm by 1220 mm) minimum must be provided for each wheelchair seating location. Each clear floor space must extend 19 inches (485 mm) under the fixed table. When a wall or obstruction is behind a wheelchair seating location at a fixed table, a minimum 36 inch (915 mm) wide accessible route must be provided between the table and obstruction.

 

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