Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 26 - DOORS AND DOORWAYS
Section 26.5 - WIDTH
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 26 MA Code of Regs 26.5
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
All doorways and openings that are required to be accessible shall have a clear opening of not less than 32 inches (32" = 813mm). Clear opening of a door is measured from the face of the stop on the latch side to the face of the door when the door is open 90 degrees. For door types such as bifold, accordion, and pocket, the clear opening is measured when the door is in its most fully open position. See Fig. 26b and 26c.
NOTE: A standard 36 inch (36" = 914mm) door with a standard hinge, will produce a clear opening of at least 32 inches (32"= 813mm).
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