Accessibility · Defined
Clear floor space
Unobstructed space provided for a person using a mobility device to approach and use an element. Its size, position, and permitted overlap depend on the applicable standard and use.
Why it matters
A drawing should show how the space relates to the fixture, door movement, adjacent elements, and required maneuvering areas. Merely labeling a room accessible does not establish that these relationships work.
In practice
A project example
A lavatory location may leave adequate room area overall while placing the required approach space in conflict with another fixture.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.