8.3.3.1. Forward reach
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Where the access space is integral to the ICT and the forward reach is unobstructed, the essential controls should be located no higher than 1 220 mm (48 inches) above the floor of the access space.
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.
8.3.3.1.3.1: Clear floor space
Where the access space is integral to the ICT and has an obstruction which is integral to the ICT which hinders the access to any essential controls, the ICT should provide a clear floor space which extends beneath the obstructing element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the obstruction.
8.3.3.1.3.2: Obstructed (< 510 mm) forward reach
Where the access space is integral to the ICT and has an obstruction which is integral to the ICT and which is less than 510 mm (20 inches), the forward reach to all essential controls should be no higher than 1 220 mm (48 inches) above the floor contact of the ICT.
8.3.3.1.3.3: Obstructed (< 635 mm) forward reach
Where the access space is integral to the ICT and has an obstruction which is integral to the ICT and which is greater than 510 mm (20 inches) and less than 635 mm (25 inches) maximum, the forward reach to all essential controls should be no higher than 1 120 mm (44 inches) above the floor contact of the ICT.