The counter surface height shall be 38 inches 965 mm maximum above the finish floor or ground.
Transaction counter height.
Where the counter is a split height counter this requirement applies only to the customer side of the counter top.
The top of the counter edge protection shall be 2 inches 51 mm maximum above the top of the counter surface on the aisle side of the check out counter.
Under counter storage units promote flexibility to adjust for knee space as needed.
Counter can be adjustable with a range of 24 32 inches in height.
An access aisle adjacent to an accessible checkout.
In addition a portion of the counter shall be at least 36 inches long to allow for ease of movement during the transaction.
The non ada transaction counter that is used by the patient is typically 42 inches high for reference.
See this detail the 42 height offers decent screening for the equipment and cables that would otherwise be exposed to view and tinkering.
The counter height dimension is measured from the surface of the finished floor to the top of the reception counter and should be no higher than 36 inches leaving it within reaching range for the visitor.
The number of accessible aisles that is needed depends on the total number of checkout aisles provided.
The counter adjacent to the accessible checkout aisle has a maximum height of 38 inches.
The ada counter is to have a 36 inch minimum length for a parallel approach or a 30 inch minimum length for a forward approach.
In all cases accessible checkout counters must be no less than 36 inches long.
If a lip is provided between the counter and the checkout aisle its maximum height is 40 inches.
Or merchandise necessary to complete a business transaction are within the reach range requirements for a side.
If the checkout counter has a lip or similar extension for doing such things as writing checks the lip may not exceed 40 inches in height.
The counter adjacent to the aisle may not exceed 38 inches in height.
Where the counter is a single height counter this requirement applies across the entire depth of the counter top.
Patron s transaction counter see detail a counter depth and computer workstation see detail c provide height adjustable workstation with a range of 32 to 47 provide storage space under.