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Dimension library
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| Dimension | Value | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closet shelf depthShelving | 12–14 in (folded clothes); 16 in (hanging-section shelves) | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Hanging rod heightHanging | Single hang 66–72 in; long hang 66–72 in with clear floor | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Double-hang spacingHanging | Upper rod ~80–84 in; lower rod ~40–42 in | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Closet drawer depth and heightDrawers | Drawer box depth 14–20 in; front heights 5–12 in | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Walk-in closet walkway clearanceClearance | 36 in minimum walkway (24 in storage depth each side) | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Closet island dimensionsIslands | Island ~24–36 in deep; 36 in clear on working sides | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Shoe shelf spacing and depthShoes | Shelf depth 12–14 in; spacing 6–8 in flats, 14–18 in boots | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Upper shelf heightShelving | Top shelf ~84 in in 8-ft rooms; keep 10–12 in clear to ceiling | Common design guideline — not a code requirement | Citation pending |
| Accessible reach range (reference)Accessibility | Forward reach 15–48 in above floor (ADA Standards, unobstructed) | Accessibility standard (reference) | 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design — Section 308 Reach Ranges |