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Tables, Counters & Lines

Check-Out Aisles – supermarkets, large retail stores, etc.

7.1 Is the aisle at least 36 inches wide? [904.3.1]
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7.2 Is the counter surface of at least one aisle no higher than 38 inches above the floor? [904.3.2]
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7.3 Is the top of the counter edge protection no higher than 2 inches above the counter surface? [904.3.2]
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7.4 If there is a check writing surface, is the top no less than 28 inches and no greater than 34 inches above the floor? [904.3.3]
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7.5 If there is more than one check-out aisle is there a sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility at the accessible aisle? [216.11]
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Sales & Service Counters – banks, stores, dry cleaners, auto repair shops, fitness clubs, etc.

7.6 Is there a portion of at least one of each type of counter that is: No higher than 36 inches above the floor? At least 36 inches long? [904.4.1]
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7.7 Does the accessible portion of the counter extend the same depth as the counter top? [904.4]
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7.8 Is there a clear floor space at least 30 inches wide by at least 48 inches long for a forward or parallel approach? [904.4]
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7.9 For a parallel approach, is the clear floor space positioned with the 48 inches adjacent to the accessible length of counter? [904.4.1]
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7.10 For a forward approach: Do no less than 17 and no greater than 25 inches of the clear floor space extend under the accessible length of the counter? [306.2.2, 306.2.3] Is there at least 27 inches clearance from the floor to the bottom of the counter? [306.3.1]
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Food Service Lines – in cafeterias, salad bars, eat-in fast food establishments, etc.

7.11 Does at least one of each type of self-service shelf or dispensing device for tableware, dishware, condiments, food and beverages have a forward or parallel approach? [904.5.1]
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7.12 If there is an unobstructed parallel approach, is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 48 inches above the floor? [308.3.1]
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7.13 If there is a shallow obstruction no deeper than 10 inches with a parallel approach, is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 48 inches above the floor? [308.3.1]
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7.14 If there is an obstruction no less than 10 inches and no greater than 24 inches deep with a parallel approach, is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 46 inches above the floor? [308.3.2]
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7.15 If there is an unobstructed forward approach, is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 48 inches above the floor? [308.2.1]
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7.16 If there is an obstruction no deeper than 20 inches with a forward approach: Does clear floor space extend under the obstruction that is at least the same depth as the obstruction? Is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 48 inches above the floor? [904.5.1]
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7.17 If the obstruction is no less than 20 inches and no greater than 25 inches deep with a forward approach: Does clear floor space extend under the obstruction that is at least the same depth as the obstruction? Is the shelf or dispensing device no higher than 44 inches above the floor? [904.5.1]
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7.18 If there is a tray slide, is the top no less than 28 inches and no greater than 34 inches above the floor? [904.5.2]
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Restaurants

7.19 Do the routes around all table and seating areas, including waiting lines, have a clear opening of at least 36 inches? Can chairs be spaced to provide a 30 inch wide space at the table for wheelchair access? Do seating spaces at tables allow for a forward approach and provide a clear floor space of 30 x 48 inches? Is the top surface of the dining table 28 inches minimum to 34 inches maximum height from floor surface? Does the space under tables have leg and toe room that provides at least 27 inches in height, 30 inches in width, and 17 inches in depth? Are wheelchair seating spaces distributed throughout? Note: This provides customer choice in seating location and type, reservation time or other services offered.
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7.20 Cafeteria / Buffet Lines: Are food service lines accessible with an adjacent aisle at least 36 inches wide with adequate turning space at corners? Is the tray slide surface mounted at a maximum height of 34 inches above the floor? Are food selections within 24 inches side reach (measured from the front edge of the tray slide)?
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7.21 Dining Counters and Bars: Where food or drink is served at counters or bars exceeding 34 inches in height, is there a portion structurally integrated into the main counter that is a minimum of 60 inches long that provides a maximum height of 34 inches?
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7.22 Utensil and Condiment Areas: Are 50% or more of self-service shelves and dispensing devices designed so that a person in a wheelchair can approach the shelf or device and reach the products or operable parts? Note: This may require a forward or parallel approach and clear floor space (minimum 30 x 48 inches) and adequate reach range.
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7.23 Fixed Tables: If only fixed (built-in) tables and seating are provided, are at least 5%, but not less than one fixed table, accessible?
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Retail

7.24 Checkout Aisles: Are the proper number of accessible check-out aisles available and are they on an accessible route? Are accessible checkout aisles identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility? (Not required if there is only one checkout aisle.) Are the checkout aisles at least 36 inches wide? Are the counters in the accessible checkout aisles no higher than 38 inches above the floor? Are the tops of any raised edges of the checkout counters no higher than 40 inches above the floor?
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7.25 Service Counters: If sales and service counters or windows are provided, a portion of the counter, or at least one window, must be accessible. This includes order counters, pick-up counters, return counters, customer service counters, etc. Are there accessible portions of service counters which are no less than 36 inches long and no more than 36 inches above the floor? Are accessible service windows no more than 36 inches above the floor? When it is not possible to provide an accessible counter, is an auxiliary counter or table available in close proximity that meets the above requirements?
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7.26 Shelves and Displays: Are self-service shelves and display units located on accessible routes and are products within reach?
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