Thread Subject: Re: Potential Change to 1194.25 j(1-4)

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From: tom brett
Date: Fri, Apr 27 2007 8:15 AM

I understand that there are manufacturing considerations that must be
considered in the 54" vs. 48" requirement, but I am concerned that people
with disabilities will not be able to utilize the equipment if it is left
54". If the requirement were left at 54" could something be designed to
allow a person in a wheelchair to access the device?







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Subject: [teitac-hardware] Potential Change to 1194.25 j(1-4)




Recently, I learned of a proposed change to 1194.25k(1-4) in regards to the
maximum reach height of IT hardware.

After substantial research, Lexmark is opposed to this change. Many larger
hardcopy devices, such as multifunction devices and copiers, especially
those configured with large capacity input and output trays, collators, mail
boxes, etc. require a larger maximum reach height than 48 inches. A 54 inch
reach height covers this equipment while 48 inch does not.

I suspect other manufacturers of similar equipment share our concerns.

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