2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-308.1 General.
Reach ranges shall comply with Section 11B-308.
[2010 ADAS] Advisory 308.1 General. The following table provides guidance on reach ranges for children according to age where building elements such as coat hooks, lockers, or operable parts are designed for use primarily by children. These dimensions apply to either forward or side reaches. Accessible elements and operable parts designed for adult use or children over age 12 can be located outside these ranges but must be within the adult reach ranges required by 308.
Children's Reach Ranges
| Forward or Side Reach | Ages 3 and 4 | Ages 5 through 8 | Ages 9 through 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High (maximum) |
36 in (915 mm) |
40 in (1015 mm) |
44 in (1120 mm) |
|
Low (minimum) |
20 in (510 mm) |
18 in (455 mm) |
16 in (405 mm) |
11B-308.1.1 Electrical switches.
Controls and switches intended to be used by the occupant of a room or area to control lighting and receptacle outlets, appliances or cooling, heating and ventilating equipment, shall comply with Section 11B-308 except the low reach shall be measured to the bottom of the outlet box and the high reach shall be measured to the top of the outlet box.
11B-308.1.2 Electrical receptacle outlets.
Electrical receptacle outlets on branch circuits of 30 amperes or less and communication system receptacles shall comply with Section 11B-308 except the low reach shall be measured to the bottom of the outlet box and the high reach shall be measured to the top of the outlet box.
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