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guardrail or barrier shall be located 685 mm (27 in) maximum above the finish surface or ground. R402 Clear Space R402.1 General. Clear space at accessible pedestrian signals (APS), street furniture, and operable parts shall comply with R402. R402.2 Surface Characteristics. Surfaces of clear spaces shall comply with R301.5 and shall have a slope and cross slope of 2 percent maximum. R402.3 Size. The clear space shall be 760 mm (30 in) minimum by 1220 mm (48 in) minimum. R402.4 Knee and Toe Clearance. Unless otherwise specified, clear space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with R403. R402.5.Position. Unless otherwise specified, clear space shall be positioned for either forward or parallel approach to an element. R402.6 Approach. One full unobstructed side of the clear space shall adjoin a pedestrian access route or adjoin another clear space. R402.7 Maneuvering Space. Where a clear space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering space shall be provided in accordance with R402.7.1 and R402.7.2. R402.7.1 Forward Approach. Alcoves shall be 915 mm (36 in) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 610 mm (24 in). R402.7.2 Parallel Approach. Alcoves shall be 1525 mm (60 in) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 380 mm (15 in). R403 Knee and Toe Clearance R403.1 General. Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear space, the space shall comply with R403. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an element but shall not be considered as part of the clear space. Advisory R403.1 General. Clearances are measured in relation to the usable clear space, not necessarily to the vertical support for an element. When determining clearance under an object for required maneuvering space, care should be taken to ensure the space is clear of any obstructions. R403.2 Toe Clearance. 48