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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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CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES TECHNICAL
404.2.4.2 Doorways without Doors or Gates, Sliding Doors, and Folding Doors. Doorways
less than 36 inches (915 mm) wide without doors or gates, sliding doors, or folding doors shall
have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 404.2.4.2.
Table 404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Doorways without Doors or Gates, Manual Sliding
Doors, and Manual Folding Doors
Minimum Maneuvering Clearance
Parallel to Doorway (beyond
Approach Direction Perpendicular to Doorway
stop/latch side unless noted)
From Front 48 inches (1220 mm) 0 inches (0 mm)
From side1 42 inches (1065 mm) 0 inches (0 mm)
From pocket/hinge side 42 inches (1065 mm) 22 inches (560 mm)2
From stop/latch side 42 inches (1065 mm) 24 inches (610 mm)
1. Doorway with no door only.
2. Beyond pocket/hinge side.
Figure 404.2.4.2
Maneuvering Clearances at Doorways without Doors, Sliding Doors, Gates, and Folding Doors
D1e6p0artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 123
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