Where the counter is a single height counter this requirement applies across the entire depth of the counter top.
Ada service counter ada countertop height.
Fixed waiting areas fixed queuing lines and accessible service counters are central parts of service.
In contrast counters where people do not perform such tasks do not need knee or toe clearance.
Why do we need accessible service related elements.
Most americans with disabilities act ada compliant countertops must be no more than 36 inches from the floor but certain counters can be two inches higher and others can be as low as 34 inches from the floor.
904 5 food service lines.
Counters in food service lines shall comply with 904 5.
Section 904 4 of the 2010 standards also clarifies that the accessible portion of the counter must extend the same depth as the sales or service counter top.
Smaller department customer counters fixed work surface height at 28 5 with an unobstructed 27 5 floor to under counter height seated workstation at ada counter fixed height seated workstation fixed height patron s transaction counter see detail d 34.
904 5 food service lines.
Counter and table top height requirements have not changed since the 2010 ada guidelines were announced.
The ada states that the requirements are to be applied during the design construction additions to and alteration of sites facilities buildings and elements to the extent required by regulations issued by federal agencies under the americans with disabilities act of 1990 ada one of the requirements is access to electrical outlets.
Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter.
Counter see detail d customer service counter design guidelines type b.
The typical seated height will be 30 inches but if you want a stand up counter it can be no higher than 34 inches.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter.
The counter height range for an ada work surface is from 28 inches to 34 inches above finished floor.
Please note that 34 inches is a little low for most users as your typical kitchen counter is 36 inches high.
However all counters must be at an appropriate height for a seated person to access.
Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter.
At sales and service counters such as ticketing counters teller stations in a bank registration counters in hotels and motels and other counters where goods or services are sold or distributed a counter that is at least 36 inches long and that is not more than 36 inches above the floor will make the counter accessible.
904 5 1 self service shelves and dispensing devices.
The ada also requires minimum unobstructed areas in front of different counter types.
Counters in food service lines shall comply with 904 5.
