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404.2.4.2 Doorways Without Doors or Gates, Sliding Doors, and Folding Doors

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Doorways less than 36 inches (915 mm) wide without doors or gates, sliding doors, or folding doors shall have maneuvering clearances complying with Table 404.2.4.2.

Table 404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at
Doorways without Doors or Gates, Manual Sliding Doors, and Manual Folding Doors
Approach Direction	Minimum Maneuvering Clearance
Approach Direction	Perpendicular to Doorway	Parallel to Doorway (beyond stop/latch side unless noted)
Doorway with no door only. Beyond pocket/hinge side.
From Front	48 inches (1220 mm)	0 inches (0 mm)
From side¹	42 inches (1065 mm)	0 inches (0 mm)
From pocket/hinge side	42 inches (1065 mm)	22 inches (560 mm)²
From stop/latch side	42 inches (1065 mm)	24 inches (610 mm)

Figure 404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at
Doorways without Doors, Sliding Doors, Gates, and Folding Doors

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