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8: Traffic Clearance at Seating

Recommended:
In a seating area where no traffic passes behind a seated diner, allow 32” of clearance from the counter/table edge to any wall or other obstruction behind the seating area.
a. If traffic passes behind the seated diner, allow at least 36” to edge past.
b. If traffic passes behind the seated diner, allow at least 44” to walk past.

Code Requirement:
State or local codes may apply.


Access Standard

Recommended:
In a seating area where no traffic passes behind a seated diner allow 36” of clearance from the counter/table edge to any wall or other obstruction behind the seating area.

If traffic passes behind the seated diner, plan a minimum of 60” to allow passage for a person in a wheelchair.

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