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Guide to the ADA Standards

Recessed Doors and Gates [§404.2.4.3]

Door maneuvering clearance 8” max. from face of the door.  Note:  The maneuvering clearance is measured from the wall but cannot be offset more than 8” from the face of the door.

Thick walls, casework, shelving, columns and other elements can cause doors or gates to be recessed. If any obstruction within 18” of the latch side projects more than 8” from the face of a door or gate, maneuvering clearances for a forward approach must be provided. This space must be inset at obstructions so that it is no more than 8” from the face of the door or gate.

Door in shallow recess with maneuvering clearance 8” max from face of door

Walls and other obstructions can offset the maneuvering clearance up to 8” from the face of the door.

Door in deep recess over 8” deep with maneuvering clearance for forward approach 8” max from face of the door

At deeper recesses, the maneuvering clearance must be sized for a forward approach and located 8” maximum from the face of the door. 

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