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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 /> dwelling units. <br /> a side reach.This parallel position is made up of a <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 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. \ > -* <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep ,�� ` � i'� <br /> ,I G, n <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of I to 1-I/2 I L., �II <br /> E �1 <br /> inches for inches. <br /> If countertops for a maximum depth of :o ILL' <br /> 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet, or other ' g <br /> I.obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, <br /> m <br /> then any switches,outlets,and controls that must <br /> kir 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 `e <br /> within the reach range. Measurements are made as m r <br /> illustrated below. II I. I <br /> standard 24" i f"u� `' <br /> x iI � i� <br /> el— <br /> to g deep counter 333 "` <br /> and base 1 fit <br /> ° .�— cabinets 1•131 IJ)! <br /> in c <br /> — E <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 />