Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.7 Lift Compatibility.

5.7.1 Lift Compatibility Clearance in Base for Equipment Used by Patient in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position.

5.7.1.1 Lift Compatibility Clearance in Base for Stretchers. The base of the equipment must provide a clearance of 39 inches wide minimum.

5.7.1.2 Lift Compatibility Clearance in Base for Imaging Equipment. An overhead lift may be used as an alternative option in lieu of the provisions for clearances in and around the equipment base where portable lifts are not feasible.