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Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

4.2.3* WHEELCHAIR TURNING SPACE.

The space required for a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn is a clear space of 60 in (1525 mm) diameter (see Fig. 3(a)) or a T-shaped space (see Fig. 3(b)).

Diagram shows a wheelchair turning space of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

Figure 3(a)

60-in (1525 mm) Diameter Space

The T-shape space is 36 inches (915 mm) wide at the top and stem within a 60 inch by 60 inch (1525 mm by 1525 mm) square.

Figure 3(b)

T-Shaped Space for 180 Degree Turns

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