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The following copied from ADA Accessibility Guidelines
4.4 Protruding Objects.

4.4.1* General. Objects projecting from walls (for example, telephones) with their leading edges between 27 in. and 80 in. (685 mm and 2030 mm) above the finished floor shall protrude no more than 4 in. (100 mm) into walks, halls, corridors, passageways, or aisles (see Fig. 8(a)). Objects mounted with their leading edges at or below 27 in. (685 mm) above the finished floor may protrude any amount (see Fig. 8(a) and (b). Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12 in. (305 mm) maximum from 27 in. to 80 in. (685 mm to 2030 mm) above the ground or finished floor (see Fig. 8(c) and (d)). Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route or maneuvering space (see Fig. 8(e)).

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Proturding object walking parallel to a wall.
Figure 8a
Protruding Objects
Walking Parallel to a Wall


Proturding objects walking perpendicular to a wall.
Figure 8b
Protruding Objects
Walking Perpendicular to a Wall


Protudring objects free-standing and overhanging objects
Figure 8c
Protruding Objects
Free-Standing Overhanging Objects


Protruding objects mounted on posts and pylons
Figure 8d
Protruding Objects
Objects Mounted on Posts or Pylons

The diagram illustrates an area where an overhang can be greater than 12 inches (305 mm) because the object cannot be approached in the direction of the overhang.


Example of protection around wall-mounted objects and masurements of clear widths
Figure 8e
Protruding Objects
Example of Protection around Wall-Mounted Objects and Measurements of Clear Widths

The minimum clear width for continuous passage is 36 inches. Thirty two (32) inches is the minimum clear width for a maximum distance of 24 inches (610 mm). The maximum distance an object can protrude beyond a wing wall is 4 inches (100 mm).
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