675 IAC 27-1-9 Light switches, electrical receptacle outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations

Sec. 9. Light switches, electrical receptacle outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls shall be located no higher than forty-eight (48) inches (one hundred twenty-one and nine-tenths (121.9) centimeters) and no lower than eighteen (18) inches (forty-five and seventy-two hundredths (45.72) centimeters) above the floor. If the reach is over an obstruction, for example, an overhanging shelf twenty-four (24) inches (sixty and ninety-six hundredths (60.96) centimeters) in depth, the maximum height is reduced to forty-four (44) inches (one hundred eleven and seventy- six hundredths (111.76) centimeters) for forward approach, or forty-six (46) inches (one hundred sixteen and eighty-four hundredths (116.84) centimeters) for side approach, provided the obstruction, for example, a kitchen base cabinet, is no more than twenty-four (24) inches (sixty and ninety-six hundredths (60.96) centimeters) in depth. The depth of obstructions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) inches (sixty-three and five-tenths (63.5) centimeters) from the wall beneath a control (see Figure 2). Figure 2 is as follows: