The department of justice published revised regulations for titles ii and iii of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 ada in the federal register on september 15 2010.
Ada exterior door clearance.
All doors in alcoves shall comply with the clearances for front approaches.
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.
Maneuvering clearances at doors.
404 2 4 1 swinging doors and gates.
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.
Swinging doors and gates shall have maneuvering clearances complying with table 404 2 4 1.
Clear floor space at controls for automatic and power assisted doors and gates 404 3 5 fixture clearances in toilet and bathing facilities except those that are single user where wheelchair space beyond the door swing is provided 603 2 3.
Spring hinges door spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the open position of 70 degrees the door shall.
Ada compliant door closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
However door maneuvering clearances can be offset up to 8 from the face of the door or gate to accommodate wall thickness casework shelves or other elements.
Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance.
Doors cannot swing into required clear floor or ground spaces in these specific instances.
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Maneuvering clearances at doors.
Depending on the direction of approach diagrams a through f illustrate minimum maneuvering space depths and latch side clearances for both push and pull sides of swinging sliding and folding.
If you approach a door from the latch side and will need to pull the door open the minimum clearance on the opening side perpendicular to the doorway is 48 inches to allow for the door to open leaving room for a disabled individual to move.
Entry doors to hospital patient rooms shall not be required to provide the clearance beyond the latch side of the door.
Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with 404 2 4.
No door maneuvering clearances must be free of any overlapping objects even those providing knee and toe clearance which can interfere with maneuvering at doors and doorways.
Closing speed if a door is equipped with an automatic closing device.
