Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.34.6.7* OVENS.

Ovens shall comply with 4.34.6.2 and 4.34.6.3. Ovens shall be of the self-cleaning type or be located adjacent to an adjustable height counter with knee space below (see Fig. 52). For side-opening ovens, the door latch side shall be next to the open counter space, and there shall be a pull-out shelf under the oven extending the full width of the oven and pulling out not less than 10 in (255 mm) when fully extended. Ovens shall have controls on front panels; they may be located on either side of the door.

Figure 52

Ovens without Self-Cleaning Feature

Figure 52(a)

Side-hinged Door

Figure 52(b)

Bottom-hinged Door

SYMBOL KEY

1. Countertop or wall-mounted oven

2. Pull-out board preferred with side-opening door.

3. Clear open space.

4. Bottom-hinged door