Question about Proximity of Run to AC Unit

[SoCal Chicken Mama]

Hello,
We have a very small 4 chicken coop and we are preparing to build a run around it for added security and more room as my chickies grow. The coop is in the only place it is allowed in the yard, 25 feet from all the neighbors. That puts it very close to my house, not a problem so far, but as we plan the run, I am seeing that it will be very close to the AC unit. The chicks are oblivious to the noise. I wanted the nest boxes to be inside the run, for security from predators. If I put the end of the run where I want it, so I will have room to stand outside the nest boxes to collect eggs, that end will be only 12 inches from the side of the AC unit.
For air flow that shouldn't be a problem, since the wall of the run is hardware cloth. And the chickens wouldn't have to hang out there, it's a place for me to stand while gathering eggs. I am concerned with the distance needed for workers to access the AC unit. I've looked up regulations, and it says they need a 30x 36 space "in front" of the unit. Which there is. If I am correct in my understanding of what the "front" is. Does anyone have experience with this issue? My workers are coming next week to build and they are going to pour cement for the 4x4's that will support the walls of the run, so once it is done it can't be moved.

 

[Sally PB]

Another concern: Dust! Chickens create a lot of dust, and that might be a problem for the AC unit.

I don't have AC, so I don't know any specs about the units regarding space or dust.

 

[SoCal Chicken Mama]

The coop itself isn't that close to the AC unit - almost 3 feet away. I plan to build a run around the coop that would enclose the nest boxes, with enough room for me to stand there to collect eggs. It is the edge of the run that would be close to the AC. I did find some good information on AskCodeMan.com, but it's a little technical and it isn't chicken specific.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

As long as you have the 36” you should be fine. I used to live in the DC area and have seen houses so close the A/C units looked like they had to be wedged in-between.