To allow a frontal approach with a wheelchair to a table, desk, counter, telephone, etc, an unobstructed space shall be provided with a minimum free height of 700 mm, minimum free depth of 600 mm (see Note) and minimum width of 900 mm to accommodate knees underneath. For footrests, a minimum height of 300 mm is required (see Fig. 73).
NOTE — This may overlap the clear floor space by a maximum of 480 mm.
If tables with fixed seats are used, there shall be a place for at least one person in a wheelchair at the table.
1 Armrests omitted on some benches to allow lateral transfer
All dimensions in millimetres.
FIG. 72 EXAMPLE OF A BENCH WITH ARMRESTS AND BACK SUPPORT
FIG. 73 TABLE AND DESK HEIGHT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS