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PART TWO: CHAPTER 5 <br /> FAIR HOUSING ACT DESIGN MANUAL <br /> 4111, 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 /> y 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. N. <br /> Cabinet depth is limited to 24 inches. <br /> HUD permits use of a standard 24-inch deep }— 1116; '%d- <br /> cabinet with an additional extension of 1 to 1-1/2 E " lI <1" ll <br /> inches for countertops for a maximum depth of to t <br /> 25-1/2 inches. If a built-in shelf,cabinet,or other ' E I{� F <br /> obstruction must be deeper than 25-1/2 inches, m. <br /> EL <br /> then any switches,outlets,and controls that must " N. <br /> Cbe in accessible locations are nor 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 /> pans must be within the ranges specified abote. \ <br /> When electrical outlets arc installed horizontally or <br /> vertically,duplex outlets must have both receptacles •o <br /> within the reach range. Measurements are made as m <br /> illustrated below. 11 Wi , <br /> \ ,, „ _, <br /> V.,f• .„` <br /> sili <br /> standard 24" li ' I" <br /> x ! l I ' <br /> v deep counter .III ��, <br /> E ° .Co-at_ cabinets GI 1.. <br /> and base <br /> v, E <br /> - E <br /> Electrical Outlets on Walls <br /> LI Over Cabinets Must Be a Minimum <br /> Mounting Haight for Outlets of 36" from a Corner <br /> 5.8 <br />