407.12.1 Vertical Reference Plane

See also: Final Rule published to the Federal Register 1/18/17 that jointly updates requirements for ICT covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communication Act.

407.12.1 Vertical Reference Plane.

Operable parts shall be positioned for a side reach or a forward reach determined with respect to a vertical reference plane. The vertical reference plane shall be located in conformance to 407.12.2 or 407.12.3.

407.12.1.1 Vertical Plane for Side Reach.

Where a side reach is provided, the vertical reference plane shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum.

407.12.1.2 Vertical Plane for Forward Reach.

Where a forward reach is provided, the vertical reference plane shall be 30 inches (760 mm) long minimum.

Three plan drawings show a person using a wheelchair making a parallel approach to a 48 inch (1220 mm) minimum long vertical plane with this vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment; a forward approach to a 30 inch (760 mm) minimum long vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment; and a forward approach to a 30 inch (760 mm) minimum long vertical plane centered on the control area of the equipment with the users knees and toes sliding partially under the equipment.

Figure 407.12.1

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