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Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.3.3 WIDTH.

The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 in (915 mm) except at doors (see 4.13.5). If a person in a wheelchair must make a turn around an obstruction, the minimum clear width of the accessible route shall be as shown in Fig. 7.

Figure 7

Width of Accessible Route

Diagram shows 36 inches (915 mm) minimum width of an accessible route around an obstruction 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum for a 90 degree turn.

Figure 7(a) 90 Degree Turn

A U-turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches (1220 mm) wide may be made if the passage width is a minimum of 42 inches (1065 mm) and the base of the U-turn space is a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) wide.

Note: Dimensions shown apply where x < 48 inches (1220 mm).

Figure 7(b)

Turn around an Obstruction

Diagram shows 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) maximum changes in level.

Figure 7(c)

Changes in Level

Diagram shows 1/4 to 1/2 inches (6.5 - 13 mm) changes in level with a 1:2 bevel.

Figure 7(d)

Changes in Level

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