diff --git a/Haas_Next_Generation/haas vf2.cps b/Haas_Next_Generation/haas vf2.cps
index f737863..b5e53b2 100644
--- a/Haas_Next_Generation/haas vf2.cps	
+++ b/Haas_Next_Generation/haas vf2.cps	
@@ -456,6 +456,8 @@ staticProperties = {
   const DEFAULT_HAAS_K_FACTOR = 0.05;
   const NULL_HAAS_K_FACTOR = 0;
 
+  const CLEARANCE_HEIGHT = 1;
+
 var singleLineCoolant = false; // specifies to output multiple coolant codes in one line rather than in separate lines
 // samples:
 // {id: COOLANT_THROUGH_TOOL, on: 88, off: 89}
@@ -2579,8 +2581,8 @@ function onSection() {
     writeComment("BEGIN VALIDATION SECTION");
     // Added 06/15/21 | Gavin Williams | will1742
     // Verifies tool-stock distance. Post fails if tool fails clearance standards
-    if (toolDistance < 1) {
-      throw "Error: Clearance height must be greater than 1 inch from stock";
+    if (toolDistance < CLEARANCE_HEIGHT) {
+      throw "Error: Clearance height must be " + CLEARANCE_HEIGHT + " or more inches from stock";
     }
 
     if (toolDistance == Infinity) {