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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> `/ 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 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 /> ma <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 '' x. 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. \ I <br /> �Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep 1}— <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 x <br /> f <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of v x' <br /> 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet, or other E <br /> m <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, <br /> then any switches,outlets,and controls that must <br /> ILir 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 /> T within the reach range. Measurements are made as r� <br /> illustrated below. ll i Ii <br /> Vial I <br /> iihmmit <br /> k <br /> standard 24" I i' ' `il <br /> deep counter kJ. <br /> RRR ' <br /> and base ',,' 'J'' <br /> cabinets <br /> • <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> L Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum -- <br /> Mounting Height for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />