M302.2 Transfer Surface.
A transfer surface shall be provided and shall comply with M302.2.
M302.2.1 Adjustability.
Transfer surfaces shall be adjustable in height measured from the floor to the top of the uncompressed transfer surface and shall provide the following:
A. A low transfer position at a height of 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum;
B. A high transfer position at 25 inches (635 mm); and
C. At least 4 additional transfer positions located between the low and high transfer positions and separated by 1 inch (25 mm) minimum.
M302.2.2 Sunset.
The low transfer position height, Item A of M302.2.1, shall cease to have effect on [Insert date 5 years after date of publication in the Federal Register]. [sic]
M302.2.3 Size.
Transfer surfaces shall be 21 inches (610 mm) wide minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) deep minimum. The size of transfer surfaces shall be measured from center points of their opposing sides.
M302.2.4 Transfer Sides.
Options to transfer from a mobility device shall be provided on two adjoining sides of transfer surfaces.
EXCEPTION: Options to transfer to or from a mobility device onto opposing sides of transfer surfaces shall be permitted where the transfer surface is obstructed by fixed footrests.
M302.2.5 Unobstructed Transfer.
Each transfer side complying with M302.2.4 shall provide unobstructed access to transfer surfaces.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Obstructions no more than 3 inches (75 mm) deep shall be permitted to extend beyond transfer sides of transfer surfaces provided that such obstructions do not protrude above the tops of transfer surfaces.
2. Temporary obstructions shall be permitted provided that they can be repositioned during transfer to comply with M302.2.5, including Exception 1.
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