904 5 1 self service shelves and dispensing devices.
Ada service counter ada countertop height.
Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter.
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.
The typical seated height will be 30 inches but if you want a stand up counter it can be no higher than 34 inches.
Please note that 34 inches is a little low for most users as your typical kitchen counter is 36 inches high.
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.
The counter height range for an ada work surface is from 28 inches to 34 inches above finished floor.
Table tops must be between 28 to 34 inches high to accommodate customers in wheelchairs see section 902 3.
Counters in food service lines shall comply with 904 5.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter.
Why do we need accessible service related elements.
904 5 food service lines.
However all counters must be at an appropriate height for a seated person to access.
904 5 1 self service shelves and dispensing devices.
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.
Where the counter is a single height counter this requirement applies across the entire depth of the counter top.
Counters in food service lines shall comply with 904 5.
The ada also requires minimum unobstructed areas in front of different counter types.
Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter.
904 5 food service lines.
Counter see detail d customer service counter design guidelines type b.
A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter.
Counter and table top height requirements have not changed since the 2010 ada guidelines were announced.