36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Example Applications of Proposed Standards
Figure M4: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and M304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Weight Scale Example)
Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. The weight scale is usable by both people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand and must meet the requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)
1. standing support on each side of standing surface (M304.3)
2. horizontal supports with gripping surfaces 4 inches (100 mm) min. long (M305.3.1)
3.
- top of gripping surfaces for horizontal supports 34 inches (865 mm) high min. and 38 inches (965 mm) high max. above standing surface (M305.3.1)
- standing supports do not rotate within their fittings (M305.3.3)
4. slip resistant surface (M304.2)
5. 36 inches (915 mm) wide min. and 48 inches (1220 mm) deep min. wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)
6. 2 inches (50 mm) high min. edge protection on each side of ramp slope for drop-offs exceeding ½ inch (M303.3.3.4)
7. change in level greater than ½ inch is ramped with a running slope no steeper than 1:12 and cross slopes no steeper than 1:48 (M303.3.3, M303.3.3.1, and M303.3.3.2)
8. clear width of ramp run 36 inches (915 mm) min. (M303.3.3.3)
9. wheelchair space surface does not slope more than 1:48 in any direction (M303.2.5)
transfer to short side (depth) of transfer surface
transfer to long side (width) of transfer surface
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