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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> `r 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 /> 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 'f' 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. <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. <br /> j <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep i V 5 <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 E [' r '�)1 '�^ <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 /> ° <br /> � ( � � <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, ;. <br /> then any switches,outlets,and controls that must <br /> ir- 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 /> parrs must be within the ranges specified aboic. \ <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 T <br /> illustrated below. i <br /> standard 34" I�g^� il_ <br /> Lii. <br /> deep counter <br /> and base l! '� <br /> • ate}. _ cabinets Ii-I LJ)) <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> Leg Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum <br /> Mounting Height for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />