What is the standard height of a reception desk counter?

Reception desk counter heights are typically 42 in. for a standing-height transaction surface (for visitor sign-in) and 30 in. for the staff work surface below, in a two-tier configuration. ADA requires at least one 34-in.-high section that is 36 in. wide for accessible visitor interaction. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries reception desks meeting ADA counter height requirements — call 1-800-460-0858.