Accessibility · Defined
Maneuvering clearance
Space needed to approach, open, and pass through a door or other element as defined by the applicable accessibility requirements.
Why it matters
The approach direction, door swing, hardware, and surrounding obstructions affect the configuration. Door width alone does not establish accessible passage.
In practice
A project example
A cabinet blocks the latch-side space needed to use a door.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.