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• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M303.3.1 Vertical (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed that for equipment with a change in level at the entry to the wheelchair space, level changes of up to ¼ inch high are permitted to be vertical. This provision...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M303.4 Components (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed to require diagnostic equipment used by patients seated in a wheelchair which has components that are used to examine specific body parts, be capable of...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M303.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  This is an introductory section.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.4 Components

  Where components of diagnostic equipment are used to examine specific body parts, the components shall be capable of examining the body parts of a patient seated in a wheelchair....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.1 Vertical

  Changes in level of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.2 Beveled

  Changes in level between ¼ inch (6.4 mm) high and ½ inch (13 mm) high maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.1 General

  Diagnostic equipment used by patients seated in a wheelchair shall comply with M303.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform sides Recommendations

  The protection stops the mobility device from driving off either side of the platform. 5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramp Scale with Edge Protection (SOURCE: U.S. Access Board)...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides Recommendations

  The limitation on edge protection height will reduce the possibility that the edge protection will interfere with the patient’s footrest. 5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramp Scale with Edge Protection...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.9.2.2 Standing Supports on Dual Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces Recommendations

  The user can choose which side of the ramp to enter on and use the standing support as needed to help guide and position himself onto the scale platform....

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 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)

  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)...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.9.2.1 Standing Supports on Single Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces Recommendations

  The user can hold onto something for stability when accessing or exiting the scale....

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M305.3.1.1 Horizontal Position

  The length of gripping surfaces on horizontal standing supports shall be 4 inches (100 mm) minimum except for diagnostic equipment containing a wheelchair space which shall comply...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.3.3.3 Clear Width

  The clear width of ramp runs shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.3.3.1 Running Slope

  Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12. EXCEPTION: A running slope not steeper than 1:8 shall be permitted for ramp runs with a maximum height of 2 ½ inches...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M305.3.2.1 Horizontal Position

  The height of the top of the gripping surface on horizontal standing supports shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the standing surface.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.3.3.4 Edge Protection

  Ramps with drop offs ½ inch (13 mm) or greater shall provide edge protection 2 inches (50 mm) high minimum on each side with a drop off.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.3.3.5 Handrails

  Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall provide handrails on both sides.

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M303.2.6 Edge Protection (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed edge protection on the ramps leading up to the raised platform (proposed M303.3.3.4), but did not require edge protection on the raised platforms themselves....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.1 Clear Platform Size

  5.8.1.1 Clear Platform Size. The platform should be a minimum clear width of 32-inches and a minimum clear length of 40-inches.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.5 Handrails

  Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall provide handrails on each side.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.3 Clear Width

  The clear width of ramp runs shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.1 Running Slope

  Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.6 Edge Protection

  Where wheelchair spaces are provided on a platform raised more than 1 ½ inches (38 mm) in height, edge protection 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum measured from the surface of the...