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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> LSIDE REACH Countertop is shown at the typical <br /> OVER AN OBSTRUCTION <br /> 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 <br /> 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 to <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 /> osio <br /> 30-inch x 48-inch clear floor space adjoining a 36- user in a pcabin n <br /> 24" parallel to cabinet <br /> inch wide minimum accessible route.When r max. for a side reach to <br /> executing a side reach over a cabinet, the upper control or outlet <br /> limit of the range is reduced to 46 inches. N. <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep ,}— "'_ <br /> cabinet with an additional extension oft to 1-1/2 E I <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of �I� <br /> 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet, or other v E II.- lit <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, m 1 � - <br /> r. then any switches, outlets,and controls that must \ <br /> 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 /> elMOUNTING LOCATIONS FOR OUTLETS mounted outlet <br /> mounted <br /> For accessible controls and outlets,all operable max.46"AFF <br /> parts must be within the ranges specified aboJe. \ <br /> When electrical outlets are installed horizontally or <br /> vertically,duplex outlets must have both receptacles •o <br /> within the reach range. Measurements are made as m <br /> illustrated below. 1 <br /> „.„ <br /> .ef___ <br /> t. <br /> !, , <br /> standard 24" 11 ncv3 `'I <br /> to E deep counter ,,I , <br /> • Ili 11 <br /> and base <br /> cabinets Oil LA <br /> - E <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> Lry Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum <br /> Mounting Height for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />