Accessible reception and service counters
- Valid from
- 1/01/2007
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Guidelines
- Format
- Website
Description
If you design or approve reception desks and service counters, you need to ensure they are accessible to everyone. Find out about design issues and solutions, as well as what complies with the Building Act.
This information provides guidance on good design solutions for counters and desks that can be used by people with disabilities. It has been produced by MBIE in association with the Barrier Free New Zealand Trust. The Trust offers guidelines for constructing accessible counters.
Scope
This guide includes:
- Good design
- Design issues
- Desk dimensions
- Definitions - counters and desks
- Counter dimensions