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2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)

305.7 Maneuvering Clearance.

Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with 305.7.1 and 305.7.2.

305.7.1 Forward Approach.

Alcoves shall be 36 inches (915 mm)wide minimum where the depth exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).

image of man in wheelchair with diagram of maneuvering clearance in an alcove with forward approach, showing 36 inch minimum width where the depth exceeds 24 inches

305.7.2 Parallel Approach.

Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum where the depth exceeds 15 inches (380 mm).

image of man in wheelchair showing maneuvering clearance in an alcove with a parallel approach with a 60 inch minimum width where the depth exceeds 15 inches

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