Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 26 - DOORS AND DOORWAYS
Section 26.6 - MANEUVERING CLEARANCE

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 26 MA Code of Regs 26.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

A minimum clear floor area shall be provided on both sides of all doors and gates.

Exception: Doors equipped with automatic opening devices are exempt from 521 CMR 26.6.3, 26.6.4 and 26.8

26.6.1 The floor or ground area within the required clearances shall be level.

26.6.2 Doors located in a recess of more than 6 inches (6"=152mm) deep shall have clear floor space as required in 521 CMR, Section 26.6.3 and 521 CMR Section 26.6.4. Said clear floor space shall be measured within 6 inches (6"=152mm) of the door.

26.6.3 Pull side clearance shall comply with the following:

a. A minimum of 18 inches (18" = 457mm) of clear floor space shall be provided on the latch, pull side of the door when the clear floor space in front of the door is a minimum of 60 inches (60" = 1524mm). see Fig. 26d.

b. A minimum of 42 inches (42" = 10667mm) of clear floor space shall be provided on the latch, pull side of the door when the clear floor space in front of the door is more than 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) but less than 60 inches (60" = 1524mm) see Fig. 26g.

c. A minimum of 24 inches (24" = 610mm) of clear floor space shall be provided on the latch, pull side of the door when the clear floor space in front of the door is a minimum of 54 inches (54"= 1372mm) and the door has a closer. see Fig. 26d.

Pull side clearance shall comply with Fig. 26d.

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26.6.4 Push side clearance shall comply with Fig. 26e.

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26.6.5 Clearance for sliding door shall comply with Fig. 26f.

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