521 CMR, § 17.6

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 17.6 - FOOD SERVICE LINES

Food service lines, including but not limited to: cafeterias, buffet tables and salad bars, shall comply with the following:

17.6.1Clear 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.

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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.

521 CMR, § 17.6