2019 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2020 with July 1, 2021 amendments)
11B-404.2.4.1 Swinging doors and gates.
Swinging doors and gates shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 11B-404.2.4.1.
TABLE 11B-404.2.4.1 MANEUVERING CLEARANCES AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS AND GATES
TYPE OF USE |
MINIMUM MANEUVERING CLEARANCE |
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Approach direction |
Door or gate side | Perpendicular to doorway |
Parallel to doorway (beyond latch side unless noted) |
From front |
Pull | 60 inches (1524 mm) |
18 inches (457 mm)5 |
From front |
Push | 48 inches (1219 mm) |
0 inches (0 mm)1 |
From hinge side |
Pull | 60 inches (1524 mm) |
36 inches (914 mm) |
From hinge side |
Push |
44 inches (1118 mm)2 [2010 ADA Standards] 42 inches, add 6 inches if closer and latch provided |
22 inches (559 mm)3 |
From latch side |
Pull |
60 inches (1524 mm) [2010 ADA Standards] 48 inches, add 6" if closer provided |
24 inches (610 mm) |
From latch side |
Push |
44 inches (1118 mm)4 [2010 ADA Standards] 42 inches, add 6" if closer provided |
24 inches (610 mm) |
1. Add 12 inches (305 mm) if closer and latch are provided.
2. Add 4 inches (102 mm) if closer and latch are provided.
3. Beyond hinge side.
4. Add 4 inches (102 mm) if closer is provided.
5. Add 6 inches (152 mm) at exterior side of exterior doors.
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