36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble

407.12.2.2 Obstructed Side Reach (Section-by-Section Analysis)

This section proposes that, where the operable part is located more than 10 inches, but not more than 24 inches, behind the vertical reference plane, the height of the operable part must be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. In addition, the operable part would not be permitted to be located more than 24 inches behind the vertical reference plane. Although it is editorially revised, this section is the same as existing 508 Standards §§ 1194.25(j)(3) and 1194.25(j)(4).