CIDQ IDPX Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

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Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

What is the MINIMUM distance a vending machine can be located on the push side of a door with a closer and latch in an employee breakroom?

A12' [305 mm]

B18' [457 mm]

C24' [610 mm]

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Catalina

7 months ago

I thought it was 12' [305 mm]...

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Xuan

7 months ago

Wait, is it really 18'? That seems far!

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Meaghan

7 months ago

Totally agree, 18' makes sense!

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Anglea

7 months ago

24' [610 mm] is way too much, right?

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Audrie

8 months ago

It's actually 18' [457 mm].

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Wilda

8 months ago

I recall something about needing enough space for the door to swing open, so maybe it's 18 inches? I hope I got that right!

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Ryan

8 months ago

I honestly can't remember the exact measurement. I thought it was 12 inches, but that seems too close for a vending machine.

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Kenny

8 months ago

I feel like we practiced a similar question in class, and I want to say it was 24 inches. That seems to ring a bell.

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Dorthy

9 months ago

I think the minimum distance might be 18 inches, but I'm not completely sure. I remember something about clearance requirements.

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Veronica

9 months ago

No problem, I've got this. The minimum distance is clearly 24' [610 mm] to allow for proper clearance.

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Flo

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. I'll need to calculate the minimum distance based on the door swing and latch requirements.

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Blondell

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to double-check the door clearance and vending machine placement guidelines.

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Sarah

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward accessibility question, but I'll need to review the relevant code sections to make sure I understand the requirements.

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Coral

1 year ago

That's true, but the regulations might require it to be 24 inches for safety reasons.

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Dick

1 year ago

Hmm, I wonder if the distance changes if the vending machine is stocked with donuts instead of the usual suspects. Asking for a friend, of course.

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Chauncey

1 year ago

Donuts or not, the minimum distance is still 12 inches.

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Cristal

1 year ago

A) 12\' [305 mm]

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Krissy

1 year ago

But wouldn't it be easier to access the vending machine if it's closer at 18 inches?

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Muriel

1 year ago

12 inches? That's barely enough space for a snack machine, let alone a full-sized vending unit. I'm going with the 24-inch option to be safe.

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Tiera

1 year ago

Yeah, better to have more space than not enough.

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Van

1 year ago

I think 24 inches is the safer choice for sure.

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Quiana

1 year ago

I agree, 12 inches seems too close for comfort.

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Coral

1 year ago

I believe it's actually 24 inches.

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Krissy

1 year ago

I think the minimum distance is 18 inches.

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Emerson

1 year ago

I thought the answer was 18 inches, but the minimum distance seems a bit further than that. Gotta love these tricky building codes!

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Cyril

1 year ago

B) 18\' [457 mm]

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Tegan

1 year ago

B) 18\' [457 mm]

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Abel

1 year ago

That's correct! The minimum distance is 12 inches.

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Roxanne

1 year ago

That's correct! The minimum distance is 12 inches.

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Novella

1 year ago

A) 12\' [305 mm]

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Maybelle

1 year ago

A) 12\' [305 mm]

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