There are hundreds of examples of how people have handled the transition between a 34" high ADA counter and the 42-48" high bar. Oftentimes, you can simply offer similar style seating options and offerings at a table/banquet [elsewhere] that will suffice for accessibility. Some may argue that that's a copout. However, it has been my experience that even when you work a 34" high counter into your bar design, it still feels uncomfortable for the patrons. Sitting at different elevations feels weird, unless it is an intentional design element. A transaction / sales counter where folks are not seated, isn't as big of a deal . . .
I believe in floors and hydrolics....no need for changing the bar height.... just be sure to install guard rails...so you bud doesn't roll of the elevated platform.
Apr 27, 11 8:39 pm ·
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ADA bars?
Im looking for some good precedents for ADA compliant bars (bars as in happy hour and drinking, not 'grab' or 'exam')
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So, three quadriplegics roll into a bar . . .
There are hundreds of examples of how people have handled the transition between a 34" high ADA counter and the 42-48" high bar. Oftentimes, you can simply offer similar style seating options and offerings at a table/banquet [elsewhere] that will suffice for accessibility. Some may argue that that's a copout. However, it has been my experience that even when you work a 34" high counter into your bar design, it still feels uncomfortable for the patrons. Sitting at different elevations feels weird, unless it is an intentional design element. A transaction / sales counter where folks are not seated, isn't as big of a deal . . .
I believe in floors and hydrolics....no need for changing the bar height.... just be sure to install guard rails...so you bud doesn't roll of the elevated platform.
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