Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 17 - Restaurants
Section 17.6 - FOOD SERVICE LINES
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 17 MA Code of Regs 17.6
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
Food service lines, including but not limited to: cafeterias, buffet tables and salad bars, shall comply with the following:
17.6.1 Clear Width: Food selection aisles, including entrance and exit, shall have a minimum clear width of 36 inches (36" = 914mm), with a preferred clear width of 42 inches (42" = 1067mm) to allow passage by other customers around a person using a wheelchair. See Fig. 17c.
17.6.2 Tray slides shall be mounted no higher than 34 inches (34 " = 864mm) above the floor. See Fig. 17c.
17.6.3 If self-service shelves are provided, at least 50% of each type must be within the zone of reach defined in 521 CMR 5.00: DEFINITIONS.
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