E. Key Reach Range

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E. If there is key card controlled door hardware on building entrances, is the key card reader positioned so persons who use wheelchairs may approach and operate the opener (48" high maximum if only front approach, 54" high if parallel approach is available)? [ADA Stds. 4.1.3(13); 4.27.3; 4.2.5; 4.2.6]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

Line drawing of a person seated in a wheelchair reaching forward. Maximum height for forward reach is 48 inches, minimum height is 15 inches. Depth of clear floor space for a forward reach is 48 inches.

ADA Stds. Figure 5(a) - Forward Reach Ranges for Wheelchairs

Line drawing of a person seated in a wheelchair pulled parallel to a wall and reaching to the side. Maximum height for side reach, 10 inches maximum from a wall or object, is 54 inches, minimum height is 9 inches off the floor. Width of clear floor space for a side reach is 30 inches

ADA Stds. Figure 6(b) - Side Reach Ranges for Wheelchairs

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