3704-IG-001 Installation and User Manual
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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
According to the 2010 Americans With Disabilities Standards for Accessible Design, “Each facility or part of a facility
constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the
facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was
commenced after January 26, 1992.”
While installers should be knowledgeable about all aspects of the requirement, several critical paragraphs and illustrative
figures (Fig. 3A-3E) are referenced below to assist with locating the EVSE to meet reach and obstruction requirements of the
Act. When properly located relative to the curb, the Model 3704 is compliant with all aspects of the following ADA
paragraphs.
303.2 Changes in Level – Vertical
Changes in level of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be
permitted to the vertical.
Figure 3A
308.2.1 Forward Reach – Unobstructed
Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward
reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and low
forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above
the finish floor or ground.
Figure 3B
308.2.2 Forward Reach – 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). 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.
Figure 3C
