2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-404.2.4.3 Recessed doors and gates.
Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch side at an interior doorway, or within 24 inches (610 mm) of the latch side of an exterior doorway, projects more than 8 inches (203 mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate.
[2010 ADAS] 404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches (455 mm) of the latch side of a doorway projects more than 8 inches (205 mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate.
[2010 ADAS] Advisory 404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates. A door can be recessed due to wall thickness or because of the placement of casework and other fixed elements adjacent to the doorway. This provision must be applied wherever doors are recessed.
ETA Editor's Note
CBC latch side clearance at exterior doors is more stringent than 2010 ADAS.
Figure 11B-404.2.4.3 Maneuvering Clearances at Recessed Doors and Gates
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