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2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The Department of Justice’s scoping and technical accessibility requirements for facilities covered by the ADA.
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AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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TECHNICAL CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES
Figure 403.5.1
Clear Width of an Accessible Route
403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn. Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an
element which is less than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide, clear width shall be 42 inches (1065 mm)
minimum approaching the turn, 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum at the turn and 42 inches (1065 mm)
minimum leaving the turn.
EXCEPTION: Where the clear width at the turn is 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum compliance
with 403.5.2 shall not be required.
Figure 403.5.2
Clear Width at Turn
118 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus1ti5c5e
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