ADAAG Manual

Doors [4.35.3]

The size of rooms is further determined by the location and swing of doors. Doors cannot swing into the turning space (as allowed in toilet and bathrooms because they are larger). Recommendation: For side approaches, maneuvering is easier for a latch-side approach where doors swing out and a hinge-side is often easier where doors swing in.

Recommendation: Additional space can be incorporated into an accessible dressing room if it is located at the end of a row.

In rooms with curtained openings, clear floor space requirements for alcoves in 4.2.4 must be provided. For example, if a side approach is provided, the space must be at least 60 inches long (instead of 48 inches) where the space is obstructed on both sides more than 15 inches. While turning space is not required wholly within rooms with curtained openings, it should be available so that users can easily enter and exit the space.