Interpretation #8688

Published October 12, 2022

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Code Version
2021
Code
ACCSCODE
Code Description
Chapter
3
Section
308
Topic
Reach Ranges

Question

Does the 48" reach range in section 308 apply to ceiling mounted surgery lights in a surgery lab?

Answer Published 10/12/2022 at 10:17 AM

The area in question is a teaching environment for surgery. Surgery rooms are not a public accommodation element.

Commentary

This is a work location and is designed as such. If required when a person with disabilities is hired or enrolled, reasonable accommodations would be required to be made. An accessible route is required to be present.