Example Applications of the

Proposed Medical Diagnostic EquipmentAccessibility Standards

January 23, 2012

U N I T E D S T A T E S A C C E S S B O A R D

A FEDERAL AGENCY COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBLE DESIGN

Figure M1: Overview of M301 Diagnostic Equipment forUse by a Patient in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position

when adjustable, transfer support resists rail serves as when provided,head and back support vertical and horizontal transfer support stirrups provide aprovided throughout forces of 250 lbs at all within reach of method of supporting,the entire range of points and does not transfer surface positioning, and the incline rotate within it’s fittings (M301.3.1 and securing the(M301.3.3) (M305.2.2 and M305.2.1) patient’s leg

M305.2.3) (M301.3.2)

transfer surface17 inches (430 mm)min. and 19 inches(485 mm) max. abovefloor (M301.2.1),when not neededto facilitate transfer,

6 inches (150 mm) base permits clearance the transfer surfacehigh min. clear above around base for a may be positionedfinished floor where patient portable floor lift, above or below theequipment overhangs see Figure M2 height rangeclearance (M301.4.1) (M301.4 and M301.4.2) (Advisory M301.2.1)

support railremovable/repositionedto permitunobstructedtransfer(M301.2.3EXCEPTION)

transfer surface30 inches (760 mm)wide min. and15 inches (381 mm)deep min. (M301.2.2)

one short side(depth) and onelong side (width) ofthe transfer surfacepermit unobstructedtransfer from amobility device(M301.2.3)

transfer to short side (depth) transfer to long side (width)of transfer surface of transfer surface

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Figure M2: M301.4 Lift Compatibility(at Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient

in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position)

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6 inches (150 mm) clearance musthigh min. clear above extend 36 inchesfinished floor (915 mm) min. deep

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examinationsurface M301.4.2 Clearance

Around Base

base is permitted toincrease in width ata rate of 1 inch(25 mm) in widthfor each 3 inches(75 mm) in depthwithin clearance

the clearances required for lift compatibility permitsquipment to be usable with a patient portable floor lifte

M301.4.1 Clearancein Base

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Figure M3: Overview of M302 Diagnostic Equipment forUse by a Patient in a Seated Position

required armrestserves as transfersupport within reachof transfer surface(M302.3.1, M302.3.2,and M305.2.1)

transfer support resistsvertical and horizontalforces of 250 lbs at allpoints and does notrotate within it’s fittings(M305.2.2 and M305.2.3)

one short side (depth) andone long side (width) of thetransfer surface permitunobstructed transfer froma mobility device(M302.2.3)

base permits clearancearound base for apatient portable floor lift (M302.4 and M302.4.2)

when adjustable,head and back supportprovided throughoutthe entire range ofthe incline(M302.3.3)

transfer surface21 inches (760 mm)wide min. and15 inches (381 mm)deep min. (M302.2.2)

armrest foldsup to permitunobstructed transfer(M302.2.3 EXCEPTION)

transfer surface17 inches (430 mm) min.and 19 inches (485 mm) max.above floor (M302.2.1),when not needed to facilitatetransfer, the transfer surfacemay be positioned above orbelow the height range(Advisory M302.2.1)

transfer to short side (depth) transfer to long side (width)of transfer surface of transfer surface

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Figure M4: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a PatientWhile Seated in a Wheelchair and M304 Diagnostic Equipment

for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Weight Scale Example)

36 inches (915 mm) wide min.and 48 inches (1220 mm) deep min.wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)

2 inches (50 mm) highmin. edge protection oneach side of ramp slopefor drop-offs exceeding ½ inch (M303.3.3.4)

change in level greaterthan ½ inch is rampedwith a running slopeno steeper than 1:12and cross slopesno steeper than 1:48 (M303.3.3, M303.3.3.1,and M303.3.3.2)

clear width of ramp run36 inches (915 mm) min.(M303.3.3.3)

wheelchair space surfacedoes not slope more than1:48 in any direction(M303.2.5)

standing supporton each side ofstanding surface(M304.3)

horizontal supportswith grippingsurfaces 4 inches(100 mm) min. long(M305.3.1)

top of grippingsurfaces forhorizontalsupports 34 inches(865 mm) high min.and 38 inches(965 mm) high max.above standing surface(M305.3.1)

standing supports donot rotate within their fittings(M305.3.3)

slip resistant surface(M304.2)

Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position,it must comply with the requirements for each use. The weight scale is usable byboth people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand and must meetthe requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)

the weight scale platformsize and ramped entryaccommodate people whouse mobility devices

standing supports helpthose who ambulate witha disability maintainbalance and position

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Figure M5: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a PatientWhile Seated in a Wheelchair and 304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by

a Patient in a Standing Position (Mammography Machine Example)

standing supporton each side ofstanding surface(M304.3)

standing supportsdo not rotate withintheir fittings(M305.3.3)

vertical grippingsurfaces 18 inches(455 mm) long min.(M305.3.2)

bottom of vertical grippingsurface 34 inches(865 mm) high min.and 37 incheshigh (940 mm) max.above standing surface(M305.3.2)

Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position,it must comply with the requirements for each use. The mammography machineis usable by both people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand andmust meet the requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)

breast platform 30 inches(760 mm) high min.and 42 inches (1065 mm)high max. above floorwhen used by a patientseated in a wheelchair(M303.4 and M303.4.1)

36 inches (915 mm)wide min. and 48 inches(1220 mm) deep min.wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)

wheelchair spacesurface slopes no morethan 1:48 in any direction(M303.2.5)

wheelchair space includesknee and toe clearancecomplying with M303.2.4,see Figure M6(M303.2.4, M303.2.4.1,and M303.2.4.2)

wheelchair space orientsin the same direction asother patients using thediagnostic equipment(M303.2.1)

knee and toe spaceunder breast platform 25 inches (635 mm) deep(M303.2.4)

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Figure M6: M303.2.4Knee and Toe Clearance

8 inches (205 mm)deep min. kneeclearance at27 inches (685 mm)high min. (M303.2.4.2)

27 inches min.(685 mm)

11 inches (280 mm) min.and 25 inches (635 mm)max. deep knee clearanceat 9 inches (230 mm) high (M303.2.4.2)

between 9 inches (230 mm)and 27 inches (685 mm)above the floor, the kneeclearance is permitted toreduce at a rate of 1 inch(25 mm) in depth for every6 inches (150 mm) in height(M303.2.4.2)

9 inches (230 mm) high toe clearance(M303.2.4.1)

6 inches (150 mm) deep max. toeclearance(M303.2.4.1)

the depth of the wheelchair space (M303.2)must include knee and toe clearance of17 inches (430 mm) min. and 25 inches(635 mm) max., knee and toe clearanceunder breast platforms must be 25 inches(635 mm) deep, see Figure M5(M303.2.4)

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