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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> kW SIDE REACH Countertop is shown at the typical <br /> OVER AN OBSTRUCTION kitchen height of 36".The drawing <br /> in the Guidelines (taken from ANSI <br /> To reach controls and outlets mounted over base Figure 6(c)),on which this drawing <br /> cabinets which lack knee space, a person using a Is based,gives this dimension as 34". <br /> The 34"dimension shown in the <br /> wheelchair must be able to approach the cabinet Guidelines is in no way intended co <br /> from a position parallel to the cabinet and execute dictate counter heights In covered <br /> a side reach.This parallel position is made up of a dwelling units. <br /> 30-inch x 48-inch clear floor space adjoining a 36- user in a position <br /> 24" parallel to cabinet <br /> inch wide minimum accessible route.When max. for a side reach to <br /> executing a side reach over a cabinet, the upper control Cr outlet <br /> limit of the range is reduced to 46 inches. <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. \ III?' <br /> ?IUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep /'A— L�—� ,g_2 <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 '� s, ��! "�� <br /> E <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of to ll� <br /> ..at <br /> 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet,or other E <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, <br /> then any switches,outlets, and controls that must " \ <br /> `r be in accessible locations are not permitted to be cabinet with Maximum Side Reach <br /> installed over such deep surfaces. no kneespace (From a Parallel Approach) <br /> Over an Obstruction <br /> electrical outlet <br /> MOUNTING LOCATIONS FOR OUTLETS mounted <br /> For accessible controls and outlets,all operable max.46"AFF <br /> parts must be within the ranges specified above. <br /> When electrical outlets are installed horizontally or <br /> vertically,duplex outlets must have both receptacles to <br /> within the reach range. Measurements are made as m <br /> illustrated below. <br /> a �- i-Jy� —;_�i� <br /> ,w. a <br /> R standard 24" If ° '" )i <br /> ' E deep counter _��� �' <br /> and base <br /> fr, 1I <br /> .�_ cabinets II�A ��(I <br /> N e <br /> — E <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum <br /> Mounting Refight for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />