Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.2.5 FORWARD REACH.

If the clear floor space only allows forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward reach allowed shall be 48 in (1220 mm) (see Fig. 5(a)). The minimum low forward reach is 15 in (380 mm). If the high forward reach is over an obstruction, reach and clearances shall be as shown in Fig. 5(b).

Figure 5

Forward Reach

Figure 5(a)

High Forward Reach Limit

Figure 5(b)

Maximum Forward Reach over an Obstruction