Re: Pull Station Height

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Robert L Bass wrote:
>>> I did a google  search  and only reference i could find was to use
>>> current NFPA guide line for placement of devices.
>>
>> ADA says very little about alarm systems.  The entire subject of fire
>> alarms is covered under ADA section 4.28 and a few appendix notes.
>> Mostly it talks about audible and visible notification appliance
>> requirements.  There is a height requirement for alarms in elevator
>> cars and some inspectors seem to take that as being the requirement
>> for pull stations as well.  There are references to NFPA72, to which
>> ADA seems to accept as the standard for most everything else.
>
> Oops!  I meant to include the following:
>
> Pull stations need to have unobstructed floor space for wheelchairs.
> They must be installed at least 15" and not more than 48" above the
> finished floor for forward access.  If access is to the side, the
> requirement is not lower than 9" nor higher than 54" above the floor.
>
> The earlier post referenced the ADAAG (Guideline) which doesn't cover
> all the details.  Sorry for the confusion.
>
the question was ANSI requirement.  none of that blather has anything to
do with answering the question.  geez what a putz.