Maneuvering Clearances at Manual Swinging Doors and Gates
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Type of Use |
Minimum Maneuvering Clearance |
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Approach Direction |
Door or Gate Side |
Perpendicular to Doorway |
Parallel to Doorway (beyond latch side unless noted) |
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From front |
Pull |
60 inches (1525 mm) |
18 inches (455 mm) |
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From front |
Push |
48 inches (1220 mm) |
0 inches (0 mm)1 |
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From hinge side |
Pull |
60 inches (1525 mm) |
36 inches (915 mm) |
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From hinge side |
Pull |
54 inches (1370 mm) |
42 inches (1065 mm) |
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From hinge side |
Push |
42 inches (1065 mm)2 |
22 inches (560 mm)3 |
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From latch side |
Pull |
48 inches (1220 mm)4 |
24 inches (610 mm) |
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From latch side |
Push |
42 inches (1065 mm)4 |
24 inches (610 mm) |
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Add 12 inches (305 mm) if closer and latch are provided.
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Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer and latch are provided.
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Beyond hinge side.
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Add 6 inches (150 mm) if closer is provided.