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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL 4111/ SIDE REACH Countertop Is shown at the typical OVER AN OBSTRUCTION kitchen height of 36".The drawing in the Guidelines (taken from ANSI To reach controls and outlets mounted over base Figure 6(c)),on which this drawing cabinets which lack knee space, a person using a is based,gives this dimension as 34". The 34"dimension shown in the wheelchair must be able to approach the cabinet Guidelines Is in no way Intended to from a position parallel to the cabinet and execute dictate counter heights in covered a side reach.This parallel position is made up of a dwelling units. user in a position 30-inch x 48-inch clear floor space adjoining a 36- 24 parallel to cabinet inch wide minimum accessible route.When 1' max. for a side reach to executing a side reach over a cabinet, the upper control or outlet limit of the range is reduced to 46 inches. Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. HUD permirs use of a standard 24-inch deep I l "q_%"; cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 ° n E �I inches for countertops for a maximum depth of =o 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet, or other v E obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, then any switches,outlets,and controls that must be in accessible locations are not permitted to be cabinet with Maximum Side Reach installed over such deep surfaces, no kneespace (From a Parallel Approach) Over an Obstruction electrical outlet MOUNTING LOCATIONS FOR OUTLETS mounted For accessible controls and outlets, all operable max.46"AFF parts must be within the ranges specified above. When electrical outlets are installed horizontally or vertically,duplex outlets must have both receptacles within the reach range. Measurements are made as illustrated below. S II standard 24" e E deep counter ,IIti>� I� and base l 1, cabinets 1• LJI LJ)1 In c — E Electrical Outlets on Walls ( Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum -- L+ Mounting Height for Outlets of 36" from a Corner 5,8