Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 6 - Space Allowance and Reach Ranges
Section 6.5 - FORWARD REACH

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 6 MA Code of Regs 6.5
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

If the clear floor space only allows forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward reach allowed shall be 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) (See Fig. 6k). The minimum low forward reach is 15 inches (15" = 381mm). If the high forward reach is over an obstruction, reach and clearances shall be as shown in Fig. 6l.

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