36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Example Applications of Proposed Standards

1. when adjustable, head and back support provided throughout the entire range of the incline (M301.3.3)

2.

- transfer support resists vertical and horizontal forces of 250 lbs at all points and does not rotate within it’s fittings (M305.2.2 and M305.2.3)

- rail serves as transfer support within reach of transfer surface (M301.3.1 and M305.2.1)

3. when provided, stirrups provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s leg (M301.3.2)

4. support rail removable / repositioned to permit unobstructed transfer (M301.2.3 EXCEPTION)

5. transfer surface 30 inches (760 mm) wide min. and 15 inches (381 mm) deep min. (M301.2.2)

6. one short side (depth) and one long side (width) of the transfer surface permit unobstructed transfer from a mobility device (M301.2.3)

7. 6 inches (150 mm) high min. clear above finished floor where equipment overhangs clearance (M301.4.1)

8. base permits clearance around base for a patient portable floor lift, see Figure M2 (M301.4 and M301.4.2)

9. transfer surface 17 inches (430 mm) min. and 19 inches (485 mm) max. above floor (M301.2.1), when not needed to facilitate transfer, the transfer surface may be positioned above or below the height range (Advisory M301.2.1)