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Note: This document or portion of document references a state or local requirement that is NOT required by the 2010 ADA Standards.

11B-225.2.3 Library book stacks.

Book stacks available for public use shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor.                                                            

Exceptions:

1.      Book stacks available for public use may be higher than 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor when an attendant is available to assist persons with disabilities.

2.      Book stacks restricted to employee use are not required to comply with these requirements.

ETA Editor's Note

The ADA Advisory identifies library shelving as self-service shelving, which does not have a height limitation. Therefore, the height limitation imposed by 2013 CBC where no attendant is available is more restrictive.  Otherwise, the storage requirements imposed by ADA are essentially identical to 2013 CBC.  See also 11B-227.4 and 11B-904.5.1 pertaining to Self-Service Shelves and Dispensing Devices at Food Service Lines.

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