Additional routes serving the children's area are not subject to the requirements in this section. 15.2 Reach Ranges. This section specifies reach ranges for the mounting heights of elements to be accessible to and usable by children. The reach ranges proposed are intended to apply only to those controls and operating mechanisms and storage elements that are constructed according to children's dimensions and anthropometrics such as student lockers or controls of displays in children's sections of museums. Elements provided for use by adults rather than primarily by children are not covered by this section.
Options specify reach ranges according to three age groups.
The reach ranges proposed in this section are the same for both forward and side reach. An accessible element mounted at 44 inches above the finish floor however, may only be accessible to children age 9 and older. This section addresses handrails on ramps and stairs on the accessible route serving children's areas covered by section 15. Handrails, including lower handrails off-set from vertical supports, may not reduce the minimum 36 inch clear width required for ramps. Since children are smaller and wheelchairs manufactured for children may have seat heights that are approximately 1 to 2 inches lower than seat height on adult wheelchairs, spout heights must be lower than 36 inches above the floor.