B. Door Maneuvering Clearance

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B. Is there adequate room for a person who uses a wheelchair to approach the restroom door from the pull side and pull it open without it hitting the wheelchair - this requires at least 18" of wall space on the latch side of the door? [ADA Stds. 4.13.6]

Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments: ___________________________________________

Plan view drawing showing the clear floor space adjacent to a hinged door. Door swings out into the clear floor space. An arrow indicates a forward approach to the door on the pull side.
Clear floor space is shown with a dotted line. The clear floor space extends 60 inches minimum from the door (closed position). The clear floor space width is the door width plus 18 inches minimum (24 preferred). A minimum of 18 inches clear space (24 inches preferred) is provided adjacent to the edge of the door (latch side) on the pull side.

ADA Stds. Figure 25(a) - Pull Side, Front Approach

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