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1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and all or part of this information may only apply to Safe Harbored elements.

4.2.6* Side Reach.

If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum high side reach allowed shall be 54 in (1370 mm) and the low side reach shall be no less than 9 in (230 mm) above the floor (Fig. 6(a) and (b)). If the side reach is over an obstruction, the reach and clearances shall be as shown in Fig 6(c).

Figure 6 Side Reach: the 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is shown in relation to an element at the side, a maximum of 10 inches from the vertical plane at the side of the wheelchair. The maximum high reach is shown as 54 inches and the minimum low reach is shown as 9 inches. If reaching over an obstruction, such as a counter no more than 34 inches high and 24 inches deep, the maximum high reach is 46 inches. Figure 6(a) Clear Floor Space Parallel Approach: The 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall.

Fig. 6 Side Reach

Figure 6 Side Reach: the 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is shown in relation to an element at the side, a maximum of 10 inches from the vertical plane at the side of the wheelchair. The maximum high reach is shown as 54 inches and the minimum low reach is shown as 9 inches. If reaching over an obstruction, such as a counter no more than 34 inches high and 24 inches deep, the maximum high reach is 46 inches. Figure 6(b) High and Low Side Reach Limits: The 30 by 48 inch wheelchair clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall.

Fig. 6 Side Reach

Figure 6 Side Reach: the 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is shown in relation to an element at the side, a maximum of 10 inches from the vertical plane at the side of the wheelchair. The maximum high reach is shown as 54 inches and the minimum low reach is shown as 9 inches. If reaching over an obstruction, such as a counter no more than 34 inches high and 24 inches deep, the maximum high reach is 46 inches. Figure 6(c) Maximum Side Reach over Obstruction: If the depth of the obstruction is 24 inches (610 mm) and the maximum height of the obstruction is 34 inches (865 mm), the maximum high side reach over the obstruction is 46 inches (1170).

Fig. 6 Side Reach

Source: 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by U.S. Department of Justice - published 07/01/1994

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