This requires it to meet the needs of a person in a wheelchair and keeps you from discrimination.
Wheelchair accessible reception desk dimensions.
Wheelchair accessible tables are segmented tables that can be adjusted to accommodate both wheelchair and standard chairs.
This 8 inch space measured vertically from the finished floor will provide an enclosure for feet and wheelchair foot rests that will enable the visitor to get closer to the reception counter.
Reception counters and desks for public use on an accessible route shall have at least one space for use by people in wheelchairs as visitors and staff working in the reception area see figure 36.
Such a space shall be at least 900mm wide.
A wheelchair accessible desk has to be more than just a desk without a reception counter.
In addition to having a maximum height of 36 inches all accessible sales and service counters must have a clear floor space in front of the accessible surface that permits a customer using a wheelchair to pull alongside.
In nzs 4121 2001 design for access and mobility section 11 1 refers to public counters and desks.
It also is considered a work surface for your staff.
This space is at least 30 inches by 48 inches and may be parallel or perpendicular to the counter.
In addition to the vertical 8 inch measurement the toe kick is to cut into the reception desk by 4 inches horizontally.