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  1. Functional Accessibility Requirements
  2. 8. Hardware
  3. 8.3: Physical access to ICT
  4. 8.3.3: Reach range for ICT
  5. 8.3.3.1. Forward reach
  6. 8.3.3.1.2: Unobstructed low forward reach

8.3.3.1.2: Unobstructed low forward reach

When the access space is integral to the ICT and the forward reach is unobstructed, the essential controls shall be located no lower than 380 mm (15 inches) above the floor of the access space. This is shown in Figure 8.

A diagram illustrating the content of the text 8.3.3.1.2
Figure 8: Unobstructed forward reach

Testing methods

Type of compliance Inspection and measurement
Pre-conditions
  1. The access space is integral to the ICT.
  2. There is an unobstructed access to the controls.
Procedure
  1. Check that the height of the lowest essential control is no lower than 380 mm above the floor contact of the ICT.
Result If check 1 is true then this recommendation is followed.

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