Entrances, doors and gates: approach clearances

Chapter 4: Accessible Routes Entrances, Doors, and Gates Doors, Doorways and Gates [§206.5 and §404] Compliance is required for doors, doorways, and gates providing user passage on accessible routes. At least one accessible door, doorway, or gate serving each accessible room, space, and entrance must comply. Manual Doors and Gates [§404.2] Closing Speed (§404.2.8) Closers: 5 sec. min. from 90⁰ to 12⁰ (spring hinges: 1.5 sec. min. from 70⁰ to 0⁰) Opening Force (§404.2.9) 5 lbf max. (excluding exterior hinged doors and fire doors) Vision/ Side Lights (if provided) (§404.2.11) Accessible viewing height 43” max. unless not intended for viewing (i.e., lowest part above 66”) Hardware (§404.2.7) Operable parts must comply Smooth Surface (§404.2.10) Required at the bottom on the push side Thresholds (§404.2.5) 1/2” max. high (beveled if above 1/4”) Maneuvering Clearance (§404.2.4) required on both sides (unless door or gate is used in one direction only) Double-Leaf Doors (§404.2.2) One active leaf of double-leaf doors is required to meet criteria for clear width and maneuvering clearance. Other door requirements apply to both leaves. 5