Category Archives: 17 Controls & Switches

Controls – Windows

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

If operable windows are provided for building users, at least one window in an accessible space to be provided with controls meeting requirements of Section 309. 2010 ADA  229.1

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Reach Ranges

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

Where clear floor space allows parallel approach, max. high side reach to be 54”.  Low side reach to be no less than 9”. CBC 1118B.6  ADAAG 4.2.6 Max. high side reach to be 48”. Min. low side reach to be … Continue reading →

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Controls & Switches – Forward Approach

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dwight Ashdown

If clear floor space allows only forward approach, the max. high forward reach to be 48”.  Min. low forward approach is 15”. CBC 1118B.5  2010 ADA 308.2

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