ADA device height

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Would like to know the required height of switches and receptacles in a house designed for handicapped people.
This is a private house and not commercial.

Thanks,Kit
 
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Sandsnow: the state is florida.
Florida is getting serious about ADA.
Thanks in advance for help.
 
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Per the 2004 Florida Building Code, Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines:

Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls would meet section Section 100.205(c)(3)(ii) if operable parts of the controls are located no higher than 48 inches, and no lower than 15 inches, above the floor. If the reach is over an obstruction (for example, an overhanging shelf) between 10 and 25 inches in depth, the maximum height is reduced to 44 inches for forward approach; or 46 inches for side approach, providing the obstruction (for example, a kitchen base cabinet) is no more than 24 inches in depth. Obstructions should not extend more than 25 inches from the wall beneath a control.
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And you thought the NEC was long winded!
 
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If it is a single family dwelling, it probbly doesn't have to comply. Typically the accessiblity rules apply only to commercial and multi-family dwellings.
 
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Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls would meet section Section 100.205(c)(3)(ii) if operable parts of the controls are located no higher than 48 inches, and no lower than 15 inches, above the floor. If the reach is over an obstruction (for example, an overhanging shelf) between 10 and 25 inches in depth, the maximum height is reduced to 44 inches for forward approach; or 46 inches for side approach, providing the obstruction (for example, a kitchen base cabinet) is no more than 24 inches in depth. Obstructions should not extend more than 25 inches from the wall beneath a control.
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This is the same as WI. It looks like its from the IBC. As a safe install mount your receptacles at 18". Different inspectors have different measuring tapes. 15" to the bottom, center, or top. # inspectors, 3 answers. (The STATE says 15" from bottom)
 
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Originally posted by tshea:
...It looks like its from the IBC...
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The IBC does not apply to dwelling units. That is why I posted what I did a few posts up. Again, I doubt very much that there is any code that is adopted to govern the accessiblilty of this project.
 
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ANSI A117.1-1998 does reference type a & b resdential units. we are all getting older, some of these requirements might be helpful to others.THANKS FOR LISTENING GEO
 
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