Ada Countertop Height Requirements. The kitchen work surface shall be 34 inches 865 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.
The ADA also requires minimum unobstructed areas in. Section 11-432 Fixed or Built- in Seating and Tables If seating for people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters knee spaces at least 27 inches high 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep shall be provided 11-4323 Tops of accessible tables and counters can range from 28 inches to 34 inches. A counter that is adjustable to provide a kitchen work surface at variable heights 29 inches 735 mm minimum and 36 inches 915 mm.
Please note that 34 inches is a little low for most users as your typical kitchen counter is 36 inches high.
Where a clear floor space allows a parallel approach to an element and a high side reach over an obstruction the height of the obstruction should be a maximum of 34 inches. Total height including countertop not to exceed 34 Knee clearance at the front must be 29 and at 8 back must be 27 Sink center must be at least 18 from return wall 24 if parallel approach. The Department of Justice published revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA in the Federal Register on September 15 2010. Section 11-432 Fixed or Built- in Seating and Tables If seating for people in wheelchairs is provided at tables or counters knee spaces at least 27 inches high 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep shall be provided 11-4323 Tops of accessible tables and counters can range from 28 inches to 34 inches.
