ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
407.4.1 Car Dimensions.
Inside dimensions of elevator cars and clear width of elevator doors shall comply with Table 407.4.1. [ECTCR UFAS 4.10.9, Fig. 22]
EXCEPTION: Existing elevator car configurations that provide a clear floor area of 16 square feet (1.5 m2) minimum and also provide an inside clear depth 54 inches (1370 mm) minimum and a clear width 36 inches (915 mm) minimum shall be permitted. [ECTCR UFAS 4.1.6(4)(c)(ii)]
Table 407.4.1 Elevator Car Dimensions
| Minimum Dimensions | ||||
| Door Location | Door Clear Width | Inside Car, Side to Side | Inside Car, Back Wall to Front Return | Inside Car, Back Wall to Inside Face of Door |
| Centered |
42 inches (1065 mm) |
80 inches (2030 mm) |
51 inches (1295 mm) |
54 inches (1370 mm) |
|
Side (off-centered) |
36 inches (915 mm)1 |
68 inches (1725 mm) |
51 inches (1295 mm) |
54 inches (1370 mm) |
| Any |
36 inches (915 mm)1 |
54 inches (1370 mm) |
80 inches (2030 mm) |
80 inches (2030 mm) |
| Any |
36 inches (915 mm)1 |
60 inches (1525 mm)2 |
60 inches (1525 mm)2 |
60 inches (1525 mm)2 |
1. A tolerance of minus 5/8 inch (16 mm) is permitted.
2. Other car configurations that provide a turning space complying with 304 with the door closed shall be permitted.
Figure 407.4.1 Elevator Car Dimensions
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