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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 DirectionMinimum Maneuvering Clearance
Perpendicular to DoorwayParallel to Doorway (beyond stop/latch side unless noted)
  1. Doorway with no door only.
  2. 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
Figure 404.2.4.2 Maneuvering Clearances at Doorways without Doors, Manual Sliding Doors, and Manual Folding Doors. Figure (a) shows a front approach to a sliding or folding (accordion) door.  Maneuvering clearance is as wide as the door opening and 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum perpendicular to the opening.  Figure (b) shows a doorway without a door.  For a side approach, maneuvering clearance is as wide as the doorway and 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  Figure (c) shows a pocket or hinge approach.  Maneuvering clearance extends 22 inches (560 mm) from the pocket or hinge side and is 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway.  Figure (d) shows a stop or latch approach.  Maneuvering clearance extends 24 inches (610 mm) from the stop or latch side and is 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum perpendicular to the doorway. 

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