M302 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Seated Position
M302.1 General.
Diagnostic equipment that supports patients in a seated position shall comply with M302.
EXCEPTION: Where weight scales contain wheelchair spaces complying with M303 and also provide a seat integral to the equipment, the scales shall not be required to comply with M302.
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.
M302.3 Supports.
Transfer supports, leg supports and reclining surfaces shall comply with M302.3.
M302.3.1 Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports shall be provided for use with transfer sides required by M302.2.4 and shall comply with M305.2.1.1, M305.2.2.1, and M305.2.3 through M305.2.8.
M302.3.2 Leg Supports.
Where stirrups are provided, leg supports shall also be provided and comply with M305.4.
M302.3.3 Head and Back Support.
Where the diagnostic equipment is used in a reclined position, head and back support shall be provided and shall comply with M305.5.
M302.4 Lift Compatibility.
Diagnostic equipment shall be usable with portable patient lifts and, when in use with such lifts, shall comply with M302.4.1 or M302.4.2.
EXCEPTION: Where fixed overhead patient lifts are provided, and when their use with diagnostic equipment is permitted by an enforcing authority, diagnostic equipment shall not be required to meet the lift compatibility requirements of this section provided that such equipment is clearly labeled as not compatible with portable floor lifts.
M302.4.1 Clearance in Base.
The base of the diagnostic equipment shall provide a clearance 39 inches (990 mm) wide minimum, 6 inches (150 mm) high minimum measured from the floor, and 36 inches (915 mm) deep minimum measured from the edge of the examination surface. Where the width of the examination surface is less than 36 inches (915 mm), the clearance depth shall extend the full width of the equipment. Equipment components are permitted to be located within 8 inches (205 mm) maximum of the centerline of the clearance width.
M302.4.2 Clearance Around Base.
The base of the diagnostic equipment shall provide a clearance 6 inches (150 mm) high minimum measured from the floor and 36 inches (915 mm) deep minimum measured from the edge of the examination surface. The width of the base permitted within this clearance shall be 26 inches (660 mm) wide maximum at the edge of the examination surface and shall be permitted to increase at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in width for each 3 inches (75 mm) in depth.
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