Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 7 - Retail Establishments
Section 7.4 - CHECK-OUT AISLES

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 7 MA Code of Regs 7.4

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

Shall comply with the following:

Total check-out aisles of each design

Minimum number of Accessible check-out aisles

1 - 4

1

5 - 8

2

9 - 15

3

over 15

3, plus 20% of additional aisles

Examples of check-out aisles of different "design" include those which are specifically designed to serve different functions. Different "design" shall include but is not limited to the following features: length of belt or no belt; or permanent signage designating the aisle as an express lane.

7.4.1 Accessible check-out aisles shall always be open.

7.4.2 Width: Clear aisle width for accessible check-out aisles shall be a minimum of 36 inches (36" = 914 mm). See Fig. 7c.

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7.4.3 Height: Maximum adjoining counter height shall not exceed 38 inches (38" = 965mm) above the finish floor. The top of the lip shall not exceed 40 inches (40" = 1016mm) above the finish floor.

7.4.4 Identification: Signage identifying accessible check-out aisles shall use the international symbol of accessibility and shall be mounted above the check-out aisle in the same location that the check-out number or type of check-out is displayed.

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