TECHNICAL

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING BLOCKS

308.2 Forward Reach.

308.2.1 Unobstructed.

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48

inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above

the finish floor or ground.

308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach.

Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor

space

shall extend beneath the

element

for a distance not less than the required reach depth over

the obstruction.

The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum where the reach

depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum.

Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the

high forward reach shall be 44 inches (1120 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches

(635 mm) maximum.

308.3 Side Reach.

308.3.1 Unobstructed.

Where a clear floor or ground

space

allows a parallel approach to an

element

and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm)

Figure 308.2.1

Unobstructed Forward Reach

Figure 308.2.2

Obstructed High Forward Reach

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2010 Standards: Titles II and III

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