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1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Note: This document, portion of document or referenced document was published prior to the 2010 ADA Standards, and is still applicable.

4.13.5 Clear Width.

Doorways shall have a minimum clear opening of 32 in (815 mm) with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop (see Fig. 24(a), (b), (c), and (d)). Openings more than 24 in (610 mm) in depth shall comply with 4.2.1 and 4.3.3 (see Fig. 24(e)).

EXCEPTION: Doors not requiring full user passage, such as shallow closets, may have the clear opening reduced to 20 in (510 mm) minimum.

Plan view of clear doorway width

Fig. 24 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

Plan view of clear doorway width at a hinged door

Fig. 24 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

Plan view of clear doorway width at a sliding door

Fig. 24 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

Plan view of clear doorway width at a folding door

Fig. 24 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

Plan view of minimum clear doorway width and maximum doorway depth

Fig. 24 Clear Doorway Width and Depth

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