2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: SCOPING ADA CHAPTER 2: SCOPING REQUIREMENTS 2. Check writing surfaces provided at check-out aisles not required to comply with 904.3 shall not be required to comply with 902. Advisory 226.1 General. In facilities covered by the ADA, this requirement does not apply to work surfaces used only by employees. However, the ADA and, where applicable, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, provide that employees are entitled to “reasonable accommodations.” With respect to work surfaces, this means that employers may need to procure or adjust work stations such as desks, laboratory and work benches, fume hoods, reception counters, teller windows, study carrels, commercial kitchen counters, and conference tables to accommodate the individual needs of employees with disabilities on an “as needed” basis. Consider work surfaces that are flexible and permit installation at variable heights and clearances. 226.2 Dispersion. Dining surfaces and work surfaces required to comply with 902 shall be dispersed throughout the space or facility containing dining surfaces and work surfaces. 227 Sales and Service 227.1 General. Where provided, check-out aisles, sales counters, service counters, food service lines, queues, and waiting lines shall comply with 227 and 904. 227.2 Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are provided, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2. Where check-out aisles serve different functions, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be provided in accordance with Table 227.2 for each function. Where check-out aisles are dispersed throughout the building or facility, check-out aisles complying with 904.3 shall be dispersed. EXCEPTION: Where the selling space is under 5000 square feet (465 m2) no more than one check- out aisle complying with 904.3 shall be required. Table 227.2 Check-Out Aisles Minimum Number of Check-Out Aisles of Number of Check-Out Aisles of Each Function Each Function Required to Comply with 904.3 1 to 4 1 5 to 8 2 9 to 15 3 16 and over 3, plus 20 percent of additional aisles 227.2.1 Altered Check-Out Aisles. Where check-out aisles are altered, at least one of each check- out aisle serving each function shall comply with 904.3 until the number of check-out aisles complies with 227.2. Department of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III -5857 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 57