Guide to the ADA Standards

Can maneuvering for a forward approach be provided when there is space at least 60” deep in front of a door?

Space at least 60” deep in front of a door that is unobstructed on approach sides will provide sufficient depth for a forward approach if appropriate strike-side clearance is provided; but in the case of pull-side/ hinge-side approaches, greater latch-side clearance (36” minimum) is still required because the minimum depth for this clearance is 60” (54” if the latch-side clearance is at least 42”).

Space at least 60” deep in front of a door will accommodate a forward approach, except in case of hinge approaches on the pull side.

On the pull side of hinge approaches, 36” min. latch-side clearance is required if the depth is 60” min.  (The depth can be 54” min. if the latch-side clearance is at least 42”.)