8.3.2. Clear floor or ground space
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Where there is a change in floor level that is integral to the ICT then it shall be ramped with a slope no steeper than 1:48.
Where the operating area is integral to the ICT, it should provide a clear floor area that has the minimum dimensions of 760 mm (30 inches) by 1 220 mm (48 inches) from which to operate the ICT.
8.3.2.3.1: General
Where the access space is integral to the ICT, at least one full side of the space shall be unobstructed.
8.3.2.3.2: Forward approach
Where the operating area is inside an alcove integral to the ICT, the alcove is deeper than 610 mm (24 inches), and where a forward approach is necessary, the dimension of the access space should be a minimum of 915 mm (36 inches) wide.
8.3.2.3.3: Parallel approach
Where the operating area is inside an alcove integral to the ICT, the alcove is deeper than 380 mm (15 inches), and where a parallel approach is possible, the dimension of the access space should be a minimum of 1 525 mm (60 inches) wide.
Where the space under an obstacle that is integral to the ICT is part of access space, the clearance should be at least 760 mm (30 inches) wide.
Where an obstacle is integral to the ICT, a space under the obstacle that is less than 230 mm (9 inches) above the floor is considered toe clearance and should:
a) extend 635 mm (25 inches) maximum under the whole obstacle;
b) provide a space at least 430 mm (17 inches) deep and 230 mm above the floor under the obstacle;
c) extend no more than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond any obstruction at 230 mm (9 inches) above the floor.
Where an obstacle is integral to the ICT, a space under the obstacle that is less than 230 mm (9 inches) above the floor is considered toe clearance and should:
a) extend 635 mm (25 inches) maximum under the whole obstacle;
b) provide a space at least 430 mm (17 inches) deep and 230 mm above the floor under the obstacle;
c) extend no more than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond any obstruction at 230 mm (9 inches) above the floor.