CHAPTER 9: BUILT-IN ELEMENTS

TECHNICAL

904.3 Check-Out Aisles.

Check-out aisles shall comply with 904.3.

904.3.1 Aisle.

Aisles shall comply with 403.

904.3.2 Counter.

The counter surface height shall be 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the

finish floor or ground.

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.

904.3.3 Check Writing Surfaces.

Where provided, check writing surfaces shall comply with 902.3.

904.4 Sales and Service Counters.

Sales counters and service counters shall comply with 904.4.1 or

904.4.2.

The

accessible

portion of the counter top shall extend the same depth as the sales or service

counter top.

EXCEPTION:

In

alterations

, when the provision of a counter complying with 904.4 would result in a

reduction of the number of existing counters at work stations or a reduction of the number of existing

mail boxes

, the counter shall be permitted to have a portion which is 24 inches (610 mm) long

minimum complying with 904.4.1 provided that the required clear floor or ground

space

is centered

on the

accessible

length of the counter.

Advisory 904.2 Approach.

If a cash register is provided at the sales or service counter,

locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair

is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a

disability.

Figure 904.3.2

Check-Out Aisle Counters

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