36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
M302.3 Supports.
Transfer supports, armrests, and reclining surfaces shall comply with M302.3.
M302.3.1 Transfer Supports.
Transfer supports shall be provided for use with the transfer sides required by M302.2.3 and shall comply with M305.2.
M302.3.2 Armrests.
Where diagnostic equipment is used by patients in a seated position, armrests shall be provided.
Advisory M302.3.2 Armrests. Armrests on transfer sides are not permitted to obstruct access to the transfer surface. See M302.2.3 Exception.
M302.3.3 Head and Back Support.
Where the diagnostic equipment is used in a reclined position, head and back support shall be provided. Where the incline of the back support can be modified while in use, head and back support shall be provided throughout the entire range of the incline.
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