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        "text": "Clearance dimensions around your kitchen work zones depend on the type of traffic and appliance door swings. Standard guidelines require a minimum of 36 inches for a single-cook aisle and 42 to 48 inches in multi-cook kitchens or in front of major appliances like the refrigerator and range. Seating overhangs at an island require at least 36 inches of clearance behind pushed-back barstools to allow someone to walk past. Inadequate clearance can lead to refrigerator doors hitting cabinet handles or preventing the dishwasher door from dropping fully open.",
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        "description": "Maintain at least 36 inches for standard walkways and 42 to 48 inches around primary work zones, island seating, and major appliances with swing-down doors."
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