MYTH - Tables with an ISA are accessible

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MYTH:

This table is accessible because the sticker says so.

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FACT:

Dining tables with a centered post and base are rarely accessible.

Accessible Dining Table Requirements.

Most people think that all low tables are accessible but table height is only one consideration. While the top of the table surface shall be 28”-34” in height, knee and toe clearance is also required. Imagine a box that is 27” tall by 30” wide by 19” deep. This box represents the minimum knee and toe clearance required to be provided under the table. If the box can slide all the way under the table without striking any obstructions such as table leg or feet hardware, then the table is accessible. If for instance, the box can only slide 12” below the table before striking the table base, then it cannot be considered accessible. Tables with a single post down the center of the table are rarely accessible because they do not provide 19” of clearance between the edge of the table top and the table base.

Contact a Certified Access Specialist (CASp)

There are many nuances and interactions between state and federal requirements. We highly recommend that you consult with a CASp if you have any questions about your facility. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Cory Cabral

Cory Cabral is our co-founder and Senior Certified Access Specialist. He graduated from San Diego State University with bachelors degree in Business Administration. After college he began his career in the sign industry where be became an expert in the field of ADA signage. During that time, he found that many of his clients were being put out of business because of ADA lawsuits. In most cases, the business owners simply did not know that their businesses had barriers to accessibility. He soon began searching for resources to help his clients avoid accessibility lawsuits and discovered the California Certified Access Specialist program. After immersing himself in all aspects of accessibility in the built environment by studying at the CalCasp Academy and the DSA, he became a California Certified Access Specialist. He is now CASp-630 and helps businesses limit exposure to ADA lawsuits by providing them with the resources necessary to make their products and services accessible to all.