Dear Rebecca,
It depends what you mean when you ask for companies - I would suggest that
this will be carried out be a small building contractor?
Heights depend on the design of the counter and what you are trying to
achieve, allied to the security requirements - e.g. is it behind glass or
not.
The conventional approach is to go for a standing height of 950-1000mm affl
and a lowered counter section of 800mm affl for wheelchair users.
We are not too keen on this idea and would rather that the whole counter
complies. Ideally a height of 850-900mm affl for the top of the counter.
However, underneath is also important and we look for a 500mm deep knee
space under the counter and no less that 750mm clear under the top. This
allows wheelchair users to get close under the counter for signing cheques
etc.
This should be both sides as the server as well as the user may be
wheelchair users.
Other features to bear in mind are the provision of an induction loop (and
that this should be two way), and the levels of illumination etc.
Counter tops do a large number of things and they all need to be balanced
against each of the functions. A good one to look at is at the front of the
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). If you need any more
information let me know and I can fax you illustrations, but it does depend
on the design that you are trying to achieve.
James Holmes-Siedle
Director
All Clear Designs Limited
3rd Floor, Cooper House
2 Michael Road, London SW6 2ER
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