maverick the electrician
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We are having a debate on the ADA switch height code? Please give us a hand. thanks
ADA switch heights code?
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ryan_618
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Re: ADA switch heights code?
The ANSI A117.1 states that reach is 15"-48". IMO, 48" to the center is the highest permitted.
The ANSI A117.1 states that reach is 15"-48". IMO, 48" to the center is the highest permitted.
maverick the electrician
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Re: ADA switch heights code?
Trying to figure it out. We we're told it was 42 to center?
Trying to figure it out. We we're told it was 42 to center?
ryan_618
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Re: ADA switch heights code?
42" is fine, but its not the highest you can install.
42" is fine, but its not the highest you can install.
Re: ADA switch heights code?
These may help.
Figure 5b
Maximum Forward Reach over an Obstruction
The maximum level forward reach over an obstruction with knee space below is 25 inches (635 mm). When the obstruction is less than 20 inches (510 mm) deep, the maximum high forward reach is 48 inches (1220 mm). When the obstruction projects 20 to 25 inches (510 mm to 635 mm), the maximum high forward reach is 44 inches (1120 mm). (4.2.5, 4.25.3).
Figure 6(b)
High and Low - Side Reach Limits
The 30 by 48 inch wheelchair clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall.
Figure 6(c)
Maximum Side Reach over Obstruction
If the depth of the obstruction is 24 inches (610 mm) and the maximum height of the obstruction is 34 inches (865 mm), the maximum high side reach over the obstruction is 46 inches (1170).
Roger
These may help.
Figure 5b
Maximum Forward Reach over an Obstruction
The maximum level forward reach over an obstruction with knee space below is 25 inches (635 mm). When the obstruction is less than 20 inches (510 mm) deep, the maximum high forward reach is 48 inches (1220 mm). When the obstruction projects 20 to 25 inches (510 mm to 635 mm), the maximum high forward reach is 44 inches (1120 mm). (4.2.5, 4.25.3).
Figure 6(b)
High and Low - Side Reach Limits
The 30 by 48 inch wheelchair clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall.
Figure 6(c)
Maximum Side Reach over Obstruction
If the depth of the obstruction is 24 inches (610 mm) and the maximum height of the obstruction is 34 inches (865 mm), the maximum high side reach over the obstruction is 46 inches (1170).
Roger
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