The ADA Standards for Accessible Design—along with the Title II and Title III regulations—say what is required for a building or facility to be physically accessible to people with disabilities.

Feb 28, 2022 · ADA work surfaces or desks should be from 28" to 34" inches from the finish floor to the top of the surface area, with a typical average seating height of 30" inches. Sometimes, reasonable accommodations must be made for a disabled employee, but should not cause an "undue hardship" on the employer.

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.

Size = Min 3’-0” wide (32” clear when 90° open) and 6’-8” in height. Door hardware = operable with a single effort without requiring ability to grasp hardware. Door hardware height = 30” – 44” above floor.

ADA Desk Requirements: Desks must have a minimum clearance height of at least 27 inches from the floor to the underside of the desk to accommodate wheelchair users.

An accessible table has a surface height of no more than 34 inches and no less than 28 inches above the floor. At least 27 inches of knee clearance must be provided between the floor and the underside of the table.

Dec 13, 2018 · The ADA requires that desks and tables be at least 27 inches high to allow plenty of clearance for individuals using wheelchairs to pull up to the table without bumping their knees.

What is an ADA desk height? From section 902 of the ADA guidelines, the tops of work surfaces shall be between 28-34 inches above the finished floor. For children’s use (over the age of 5), tops of tables shall be between 26-30 inches above the finished floor.

The counter height range for an ADA work surface is from 28 inches to 34 inches above finished floor. The typical seated height will be 30 inches, but if you want a stand-up counter, it can be no higher than 34 inches.

Q: What things are important to know when specifying worksurfaces, tables, or desks? A: Although table dimension considerations alone are not sufficient to comply with ADA standards, designers should be aware of standards including, but not limited to: Height of surface between 28” and 34” above the finished floor