1108.2.8 Performance areas.

An accessible route shall directly connect the performance area to the assembly seating area where a circulation path directly connects a performance area to an assembly seating area. An accessible route shall be provided from performance areas to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers.

1108.2.9 Dining and drinking areas.

In dining and drinking areas, all interior and exterior floor areas shall be accessible and be on an accessible route.

   Exceptions:

      1.   An accessible route between accessible levels and stories above or below is not required where permitted by Section 1104.4, Exception 1.

      2.   An accessible route to dining and drinking areas in a mezzanine is not required, provided that the mezzanine contains less than 25 percent of the total combined area for dining and drinking and the same services, and decor are provided in the accessible area.

      3.   In sports facilities, tiered dining areas providing seating required to be accessible shall be required to have accessible routes serving at least 25 percent of the dining area, provided that accessible routes serve accessible seating and where each tier is provided with the same services and similar view.

      4.   Employee-only work areas shall comply with Sections 1103.2.2 and 1104.3.1.

1108.2.9.1 Dining surfaces.

Where dining surfaces for the consumption of food or drink are provided, at least 10 percent of the total number of seating and standing spaces, but not less than one, of each type of dining surfaces shall be accessible and be distributed throughout the facility and located on a level accessed by an accessible route.

1108.2.9.2 Dining and drinking counters.

Where seating is provided at dining or drinking counters, at least one 60 inch (1524 mm) long portion of the counter shall be provided with two accessible seating spaces. Such accessible seating space shall comply with Section 902 (Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces) of ICC A117.1, and shall not be located within 40 inches (1016 mm) of either end of the counter, so as to provide individuals with disabilities with the same level of service and experience as that provided to others.

   Exceptions:

      1.   Where the linear length of counter is 12 feet (3657.6 mm) or less, one accessible seating space shall be provided, at least 30 inches (762 mm) long, for each accessible seating space required by Section 1108.2.9.1 of this code. Such accessible seating space may be located anywhere along the counter.

      2.   In Group R-2 occupancies, one accessible seating space shall be provided, at least 30 inches (762 mm) long, for each accessible seating space required by Section 1108.2.9.1 of this code.