10.3 Check-Out Aisles, Food Service Lines, Benches, Storage, Charging Stations, and Gaming
Key Takeaways
Accessible check-out aisles follow Table 1110.13.1 (1 for 1 to 4, 2 for 5 to 8, 3 for 9 to 15, then 3 plus 20 percent of additional aisles), by function, with only one required where the public use area is under 5,000 square feet.
Accessible check-out counters are 38 inches maximum high with edge protection 2 inches maximum above the counter, and check-writing surfaces are 28 to 34 inches high.
Benches are 42 inches long, 20 to 24 inches deep and 17 to 19 inches high, with back support or a wall, a clear floor space at the end, and 250-pound strength.
At least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of fixed storage element in accessible spaces is accessible, within a 308 reach range with 309 operable parts; self-service shelves need only be on an accessible route.
At least 2 percent, not fewer than one, of each type of gaming machine and table is accessible with a clear floor space.
10.3 Check-Out Aisles, Food Service Lines, Benches, Storage, Charging Stations, and Gaming
Check-Out Aisles
Scoping (IBC 1110.13.1 in 2021; 1110.16.1 in 2024)
| Total check-out aisles of each function | Minimum accessible aisles of each function |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 1 |
| 5 to 8 | 2 |
| 9 to 15 | 3 |
| Over 15 | 3, plus 20 percent of additional aisles |
- Counts are made for each function (for example, express lanes and full-service lanes separately).
- Where aisles are dispersed, accessible aisles are dispersed.
- Traffic control devices, security devices and turnstiles in accessible aisles are accessible.
- Exception: where the public use area is under 5,000 sq ft, no more than one accessible check-out aisle is required.
- IBC 1112.1 Item 6: where not all aisles are accessible, accessible aisles are identified by the ISA above the aisle, in the same location as the aisle number.
Worked example: a store with 20 full-service aisles and 6 self-checkout stations (a different function) needs 3 + 0.20 x 5 = 4 accessible full-service aisles and 2 accessible self-checkout stations.
Technical Criteria (A117.1 904.4)
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Aisle | Complies with 403 (36 in. minimum clear width) |
| Check-out counter | 38 in. maximum above the floor |
| Counter edge protection | Top 2 in. maximum above the counter surface on the aisle side |
| Check-writing surfaces | Where provided, 902.4 (28 to 34 in.) |
Food Service Lines (A117.1 904.5)
- Self-service shelves and dispensing devices for tableware, dishware, condiments, food and beverages comply with the 308 reach ranges; IBC requires at least 50 percent, not less than one, of each type of self-service shelf to be accessible.
- Tray slides: top 28 to 34 in. above the floor.
- The food service line itself is an accessible route (36 in. clear).
Benches (A117.1 903)
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Clear floor space | At the end of the bench seat, parallel to the short axis |
| Size | Seat 42 in. minimum long and 20 to 24 in. deep |
| Back support | Back support or affixed to a wall; back support 42 in. long, from 2 in. maximum above the seat to 18 in. minimum above the seat, and 2 1/2 in. maximum from the rear edge of the seat |
| Height | Top of seat 17 to 19 in. (children 11 to 17 in.) |
| Strength | 250 lb vertical or horizontal at any point |
| Wet locations | Slip-resistant and does not accumulate water |
Benches are required in accessible dressing, fitting and locker rooms (803.4), in holding cells where benches are provided (806.2.2), in saunas where seating is provided (612.2), and at recreational facilities as scoped.
Storage Elements (1% subtopic)
Scoping (IBC 1110.10 in 2021; 1110.12 in 2024): where fixed or built-in storage elements such as cabinets, coat hooks, shelves, medicine cabinets, lockers, closets and drawers are provided in required accessible spaces, at least 5 percent, not less than one of each type, are accessible. Accessible spaces get the same storage elements as similar nonaccessible spaces (equity). Self-service shelving and display units in stores and libraries must be on an accessible route but need not meet the reach ranges.
Technical criteria (A117.1 905): a clear floor space; storage elements within at least one 308 reach range; operable parts complying with 309. Kitchen cabinets are not required to comply with 905 (unit kitchens have their own rules).
Example: an employee locker room with 80 lockers in a common use space needs 4 accessible lockers (5 percent), each with the usable shelf and hook within reach ranges and latches operable with one hand at 5 lbf maximum. In recreational facilities, accessible lockers are identified by the ISA (IBC 1112.1).
Charging Stations (A117.1 906, new in 2017)
Where wheelchair charging stations are provided (for example at assembly wheelchair space locations, 802.10.3.1, or in Accessible units): a grounded duplex outlet, a clear floor space, and a location within a 308 reach range.
Gaming Machines and Tables
Scoping (IBC 1110.16 in 2021; 1110.19 in 2024): at least 2 percent of the total, but not fewer than one, of each gaming machine type and gaming table type is accessible, distributed among multiple gaming areas. Technical (A117.1 907): a clear floor space positioned for transfer or for use by a person seated in a wheelchair; clear floor spaces at machines and tables may overlap.
Exam Traps
| Trap | Correct rule |
|---|---|
| Check-out counters must be 34 inches | 38 inches maximum, with edge protection 2 inches maximum above the counter |
| One accessible aisle is always enough | Only where the public use area is under 5,000 square feet |
| Self-service shelving must be within reach ranges | Only on an accessible route (IBC storage exception) |
| Benches need a clear floor space in front | The clear floor space is at the end of the bench, parallel to its short axis |
| Kitchen cabinets must meet Section 905 | Kitchen cabinets are exempt from 905 |
A new supermarket with a 40,000-square-foot sales floor has 12 standard check-out aisles of one function. How many must be accessible under IBC Table 1110.13.1?
1
2
4
3
What is the maximum height of an accessible check-out counter under ICC A117.1 Section 904.4.2?
34 inches, with edge protection 2 inches maximum above the counter
38 inches, with edge protection 2 inches maximum above the counter surface on the aisle side
36 inches, with no edge protection permitted
42 inches, with edge protection 4 inches maximum
A new accessible locker room bench is installed. Which dimensions comply with ICC A117.1 Section 903?
Seat 48 inches long, 18 inches deep, 16 inches high
Seat 36 inches long, 24 inches deep, 18 inches high
Seat 42 inches long, 22 inches deep, 18 inches high, with back support
Seat 42 inches long, 26 inches deep, 20 inches high, with a wall behind it
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