Additional clearance is required at 180 degree turns around an element that is less than 48” wide. The clear width must be at least 48” at the turn and 42” minimum approaching the...
5.3.1 Permitted Obstructions to Transfer Sides for Equipment Used by Patients in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying or Seated Position....
WHEN TRYING TO REACH ME IT IS BEST TO USE: [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY] Email (address: _______________) Text message (phone #: ___________) TTY Video relay...
Section 309.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards for reach ranges for operable parts.
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Section 407.2.1.3 covers the current ADA Standards for the clear floor or ground space at elevator call controls.
M. Are the rod and shelf in the clothes closet or wall mounted unit within 54" of the floor for side approach or 48" of the floor for forward approach so persons who use wheelchairs...
The clear floor or ground space required at elevator call buttons must remain free of obstructions including ashtrays, plants, and other decorative elements that prevent wheelchair users...
Section 505.6 covers the current ADA Standards for the handrail gripping surface.
Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides....
Electrical receptacles on branch circuits of 30 amperes or less, communication system receptacles, controls and switches shall be located as follows: Where there is no obstruction...
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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...
Transfer supports shall be located within reach of the transfer surface and shall not obstruct transfer onto or off of the surface when in position....
The proposed rule specified a maximum height of 44 inches (the maximum height for obstructed forward reaches)....
Objects located above elements that are within can sweep can protrude 4” maximum from the leading edge of such elements provided that any required reach or clear floor space is not obstructed...
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Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides....