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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> kW SIDE REACH Countertop is shown at the typical <br /> OVER AN OBSTRUCTIONkitchen 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 /> dwelling units. <br /> a side reach.This parallel position is made up of a <br /> user in a position <br /> 30-inch x 48-inch clear floor space adjoining a 36- 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 /> HUD permits use oh standard 24-inch deep ` <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of I to 1-1/2 " <br /> E (I �PI) <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of v R 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet, or other E itt iL <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, 'O. ; <br /> then any switches,outlets,and controls that must \m .`_._..r. , <br /> Cbe in accessible locations are nor permitted to be cabinet with Maximum Side Reach <br /> installed over such deep surfaces. no kneespace (horn 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 abodes \ <br /> When electrical outlets arc installed horizontally or <br /> vertically,duplex outlets must have both receptacles •o <br /> m within the reach range. Measurements are made as r <br /> illustrated below. II 1 I <br /> h ' <br /> standard 24" I 1 r:�a•.' )� <br /> S— <br /> ejera. <br /> deep counter 'I�,� �t <br /> E and base �1 �� <br /> cabinets I).E LJ)) <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 />