Bathrooms tend to have smaller and narrower counters especially since people will lean over them to inspect their face regularly.
Ada minimum counter depth.
306 3 3 minimum required depth.
Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a clear floor space the knee clearance shall be 11 inches 280 mm deep minimum at 9 inches 230 mm above the finish floor or ground and 8 inches 205 mm deep minimum at 27 inches 685 mm above the finish floor or ground.
Knee and toe space complying with 306 shall be provided under the counter.
Ada standards for accessible design can be downloaded from www ada.
A wheelchair accessible unit located 27 absolute above the ground or floor is cane detectable and can be used to enclose one side of high units for standing access.
They measure between 19 5 and 22 5.
This depth means most people easily reach the back of the counter.
The counter adjacent to the accessible checkout aisle has a maximum height of 38.
An accessible checkout aisle should provide a minimum of a 36 inch wide access aisle and it should be identified by a sign with the international symbol of accessibility mounted over the aisle.
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.
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A clear floor or ground space complying with 305 shall be positioned for a forward approach to the counter.
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A portion of the counter surface that is 30 inches 760 mm long minimum and 36 inches 915 mm high maximum shall be provided.
A counter that is adjustable to provide a kitchen work surface at variable heights 29 inches 735 mm minimum and 36 inches 915 mm maximum shall be permitted.
The ada also requires minimum unobstructed areas in front of different counter types.
The ada home page provides access to americans with disabilities.