Handbook On Barrier Free-55-61
Handbook On Barrier Free-55-61
Handbook On Barrier Free-55-61
Objective: Considerations:
This chapter contains dimensional data The dimensions of the individual human
which can be used for guidance when designing being vary with time and from one person to
facilities and equipment for use by persons with another. In addition, the average dimensions
a disability. vary from one country to another. When
carrying out detailed design, consideration
should be given to size variation between males
and females as well as between different ages.
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Forward reach of a wheelchair user Side reach
The maximum forward reach, without The maximum side reach, without
obstruction, is 1200 mm from the floor and obstruction, is 1300 mm from the floor and the
the minimum forward reach is 400 mm from minimum side reach is 250 mm from the floor as
the floor as shown in Figures. The maximum shown in Figures. The maximum side reach over
forward reach over an obstruction 500 mm deep an obstruction 860 mm high by 500 mm deep is
is 1100 mm from the floor. 1200 mm from the floor