- Kitchens within adaptable dwelling units shall be accessible.
- Kitchens in covered
multifamily dwelling units that are required to provide access to persons with
physical disabilities shall have a clear floor space at least 30 inches by 48
inches (762 mm by 1219 mm) that allows a parallel approach by
a person in a wheelchair at the range or cooktop and either a parallel
or forward approach at the oven,
dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer and trash compactor.
EXCEPTION: In privately funded multifamily dwelling units containing U-shaped kitchens with a range or cooktop at the base of the U, a 60-inch (1524 mm) clear width between cabinet fronts, appliances or fixtures shall be provided to allow a parallel approach, or base cabinets shall be removable at that location to a height of 27 inches (686 mm) above the floor to allow knee space for a forward approach. Base cabinets directly under kitchen sink counter area, including toeboard and shelving, shall be removable, without the use of special tools or knowledge, to provide clearance for a wheelchair. Finished flooring shall be installed on the floor beneath such countertop. A minimum clear space of 48 inches (1219 mm) shall be provided for all other kitchen designs.
1112A.1 [For HCD 1/AC & DSA/AC] Kitchen Sink Faucet Controls. Kitchen sink faucet controls shall comply with the provisions of Section 1508, California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5, California Code of Regulations.
1112A.2 [For
HCD 1/AC & DSA/AC] Countertops. A
minimum linear length of 30 inches (762 mm) of countertop shall be provided
for the kitchen sink, and a minimum linear length of 30 inches (762
mm) of countertop shall be
provided for a work surface, both of which shall be designed to enable repositioning
to a minimum height of 28 inches (711 mm). The sink and work surface
may be a single integral
unit, or be separate components. The base cabinets directly under sink and
work surface counter areas which are designed for repositioning shall
be removable to provide clearance
for a wheelchair. 
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Only 5 percent of the privately funded apartment house dwelling units that are required to be accessible are required to comply with the requirements for repositionable countertops.
All other privately funded covered multifamily dwelling units are exempt.
2. Stone, cultured stone and tiled countertops may be used without meeting the repositioning requirements.
3. In privately funded apartment houses, two 15-inch (381 mm) minimum width breadboards may be provided in lieu of the required 30 inches (762 mm) of countertop work surface.
The sides and back of adjacent cabinets, which may become exposed to moisture or food handling when a countertop is lowered, shall be constructed of durable, nonabsorbent materials appropriate for such uses. Finished flooring shall be installed on the floor beneath such countertop.
1112A.3 [For HCD 1/AC & DSA/AC] Lower shelving. Lower shelving and/or drawer space shall be provided in the kitchen at a height of no more than 48 inches (1219 mm).
1112A.4 [For
HCD 1/AC & DSA/AC] Base cabinets. In
dwelling units required to be accessible, base cabinets directly under kitchen
sink counter area, including toeboard and shelving, shall be removable
without the use of
specialized tools or specialized knowledge to provide clearance for a wheelchair.
Finished flooring shall be provided on the floor beneath the countertop.