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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> `y 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 /> user in a position <br /> 30-inch x 48-inch clear floor space adjoining a 36- .4r <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. \ I' M <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. as, 5� <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24 inch deep l}— 4,4=' <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 E " I <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of - I' I <br /> tr <br /> 25-1/2 inches.If a built-in shelf,cabinet,or other E ��� r,L <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, m <br /> ` then any switches,outlets,and controls that must <br /> 7 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 /> enwithin the reach range. Measurements are made as <br /> illustrated below. <br /> k <br /> � 1 I <br /> 4111W <br /> { <br /> standard 24" I ��I _ <br /> deep counter 11 <br /> li 'I <br /> and base '),1 'J)' <br /> cabinets• <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum <br /> Mounting Height for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />