Hello. Please sign in!

Guide to the ADA Standards

Access to Approach, Enter, and Exit Work Areas

Access for “approach, entry, and exit” requires a connecting accessible route to the work area and a compliant entrance, including entry doors or gates, plus wheelchair space in the work area. Work areas must also be served by an accessible means of egress, as required by the International Building Code.

Access for Approach, Entry, and Exit


Doorway to office illustrates access for approach, entry, and exit to employee work area. Figure notes: Wheelchair space (30” x 48” min.) in the work area Accessible entry door/ gate (including maneuvering clearances on the exterior) Connecting accessible route and accessible means of egress Wiring must be designed to allow later installation of visible alarms in work areas served by audible alarms. Note: Signs and other elements provided outside the work area must comply with the requirements for those elements.

[MORE INFO...]

*You must sign in to view [MORE INFO...]