2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

TECHNICAL CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES Figure 404.2.3 Clear Width of Doorways 404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with 404.2.4. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance. EXCEPTION: Entry doors to hospital patient rooms shall not be required to provide the clearance beyond the latch side of the door. 404.2.4.1 Swinging Doors and Gates. Swinging doors and gates shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 404.2.4.1. Table 404.2.4.1 Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates Type of Use Minimum Maneuvering Clearance Parallel to Doorway Perpendicular to Approach Direction Door or Gate Side (beyond latch side Doorway unless noted) From front Pull 60 inches (1525 mm) 18 inches (455 mm) From front Push 48 inches (1220 mm) 0 inches (0 mm)1 From hinge side Pull 60 inches (1525 mm) 36 inches (915 mm) From hinge side Pull 54 inches (1370 mm) 42 inches (1065 mm) From hinge side Push 42 inches (1065 mm)2 22 inches (560 mm)3 From latch side Pull 48 inches (1220 mm)4 24 inches (610 mm) From latch side Push 42 inches (1065 mm)4 24 inches (610 mm) 1. Add 12 inches (305 mm) if closer and latch are provided. 2. Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer and latch are provided. 3. Beyond hinge side. 4. Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer is provided. 120 - 2010 Standards: Titles II and III Department of Jus1ti5c7e