AC 007 - UPDATED!!! - ADA Size and Clearance Requirements for Doors

[@ashlybrke]

Love all of your videos, very helpful as I am studying for the NCIDQ, especially as I am a visual-learner. One thing that would be helpful in understanding these dimensions, and exceptions to dimensions is seeing the "why" or in other words, the reason. For example, showing an illustration (in plan) of someone in a wheelchair actually approaching the door and maneuvering around the clear areas - so you could see (to better retain and remember) the need for feet/knee clear space. This same concept would be extra helpful in restroom clearances, and egress topics. Hopefully I explained that clearly - Thanks for all you do!

[@archicorner]

Yes, that makes a lot of sense. Thank you for the comment. I hope you continue to like the content that is posted in this channel. Thanks!

[@monirfaizi5811]

What a great find ! I love the contents and the way you present them. Please keep creating more IBC contents. Also, I would appreciate if you can create graphic explanation of MasterFormat Div 1-49 with major sections commonly used for projects. Thank you for your time and effort !

[@archicorner]

That is a very complex subject. It would need more than 10 minutes :).

[@kummer45]

This can EASILY become a GRASSHOPPER definition right here. He explains everything so clean that it's even possible to build a grasshopper definition for every item he discusses.

[@arescue]

Thank you, this was really easy to understand, and the diagrams were useful. It helped me to visualize what they meant in the ADAS.

[@archicorner]

No problem, glad you liked it!

[@chanreka]

Such great information!

[@archicorner]

Glad you liked it! Please share the channel with others :)

[@akshaykorlekar]

Thank you, once again.

[@archicorner]

U are welcome

[@stanleyoverby4179]

I would love to see an in depth video on what a latch is. I believe its not necessarily a lock. How do you know that you have a latch? Is it that there is a mechanism that engages or something else?

[@archicorner]

Yes, a latch is simply the hardware component that sticks from the door into the doorframe jamb to keep the door closed. When you rotate the lever, you unlatch the door, and it can be opened. Some doors, for example, do not have a latching mechanism. They only have a "push" and "pull" plate or bar. They can be opened by simply pushing or pulling, no need to unlatch the door.

[@arescue]

Which app do you use to make these animations?

[@archicorner]

It is a mixture of software. VideoScribe & Adobe Illustrator are the basics.

[@melihsimsek7101]

Thanks a lot for the information! One question though, what if a ramp has to be placed at the doorway? Should the clearance be considered as landing, then ramp should be placed according to the ramp requirements?

[@CathyWyatt-mb5ks]

Superb video

[@archicorner]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ToadCruncher]

I am a designer in NH, the majority of projects are the redevelopment of old textile mills into multi family residential dwelling apartments. We often have questions regarding accessibility for type A and type B units specifically in the type B “adaptable”. Is this something you could cover. Thanks and I enjoy all you do here on YT. Todd

[@manjitshergill3150]

Great video. Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for!! Huge fan btw.

[@archicorner]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@theresarichards2189]

Could you do a video on showers? We are trying to design a short term rental unit ADA. We are curbless, full tile floor/drain. We know we need grab bars but need placement numbers and would like to hear your suggestions on shelf/ledge sizing and placement shower spray and shower hand held. Great videos!

[@archicorner]

That could be a good topic. This topic will be kept in mind for future videos. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@scottcallihan1082]

Question about the clearance shown at the 4:40 mark in your video: for a push side hinge approach, CalDAG 2020 specifies 44" and your video indicates 42"

[@archicorner]

Great question. It is very important to know what the FEDERAL requirements are, which affect the entire nation, and what the STATE requirements are which affect a single state. The video is based on the ADA, a Civil Rights Act applied at the Federal Level. CalDAG is a publication (NOT A CODE!) that helps you understand the ADA and California Building Code (CBC). Therefore CalDAG is mainly used in California to understand applicable codes. This is an oversimplification, but I hope it's understandable.

[@QueenA_S2]

What a great video!

[@davidkelvin6725]

I love your videos! I found your IBC Chapter 10 overview very helpful. Is there any way you could create an overview of IBC Chapter 7? I'm sure it wouldn't be easy to do, but it would be very useful!

[@archicorner]

That is a good suggestion! Thank you for your input. We will put this on the list of "to do" videos.

[@RK-fh9ok]

Thank you, great video!

[@archicorner]

Glad you liked it!

[@armando9419]

Great video. What are the required clearances on non ada compliant residential dwellings. Say a two family home? A lot us get confused when the ada standard doesn’t apply. Love this video. Thanks

[@archicorner]

In most instances, homes in general are not "public". They are "private" and therefore do not often fall under the typical ADA and/or FHA guidelines/requirements. However, you are correct, some residential units may be required to meet certain accessibility requirements, but that is usually because they are part of a multi-housing setting such as apartments, condominiums and townhouses. This is actually my next video on Patreon, as it was requested by my current patrons. I will be discussing when "Accessible", "Type A" and "Type B" units are required. It will most likely be up in a couple of weeks (today is 2/11/22).

[@adrianbonnin5096]

@@archicorner Thank you for this video! Question: what are the required door clearances for electrical rooms in a hospital? It requires us to follow NFPA 101 and NFPA 100 in addition to IBC. Does IBC see an electrical room as an accessible area? Our team does not believe so, because it is not accessible to the public. What are you thoughts?

[@echoyue2105]

Big fan of your channel. Thanks for your generosity! I wonder why a door closer makes the code requirement more stringent?

[@archicorner]

Normally having both items will require a person with disabilities (most common example is a person in a wheel chair) to have more room to maneuver since the will have to maneuver themselves into position to 1) unlatch the door AND 2) push the door the entire way. For example if only a latch was provided, once the latch was released they could push it and the door would open all the way without the need of CONSTANT pushing. However if the door also had a closer then the door would also require constant pushing.

[@echoyue2105]

@@archicorner Finally get the answer from you! THANK YOU!!!

[@rc846]

We Need a good video on Thresholds and Elevation Is it true that ADA 1/2" max?

[@archicorner]

That is correct.

[@lorihavener2647]

What I need is the same info but using pocket doors. Is the clearance info the same so the room can be smaller? Can't find any Info ANYWHERE.

[@archicorner]

There are multiple things associated with a door. 1. The clearance, when the door is open, is the same. 2. The hardware is the usually the issue because it has to have a handle or similar hardware that does not require twisting or pinching. This usually means the pocket door cannot "lock" unless the hardware meets this criteria. 3. For the same reason noted above in item #2, the hardware cannot be recessed inside the "pocket" when open because a person cannot reach in. The hardware must be outside of the pocket with sufficient space around it so that someone can reach around the hardware to operate and pull/push to open/close it.

[@miket.3248]

what if the push and pull door (toilet) with closer , what is the clearance require? 0" or 12"

[@archicorner]

Assuming you are speaking of a regular door, such as a door that leads into a restroom, and assuming you are speaking of a front approach from the push side, then per 2010 ADA standards, a door that has a self closer AND it latches, requires 12" on the push side (2010 ADA figure 404.2.4.1(c)). If it only has one but not the other, the 12" on the push side is not required (2010 ADA figure 404.2.4.1(b)).

[@amiraelsallak484]

For the door with closer and latch if deeper than 8 inches it needs the 12" space? How is the closer and latch affect that?

[@archicorner]

If the door has a closer and it latches, it needs 12” clear space. Period. The depth has nothing to do with it.

[@johntomaz7465]

What is the tolerance between risers and also difference of a flight of stair?

[@archicorner]

One forms part of the whole. What is the difference between a hand and finger? Your hand has fingers. A flight of stairs has risers. Take good care and continue learning! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a message, it is appreciated.

[@miket.3248]

I thought bottom of landing need to be 72” in length?

[@mistyhoffman3751]

Studying for the NCIDQ and your video is so helpful!

[@archicorner]

I am glad you think so 😊

[@timjeffries1555]

Clerance?

[@archicorner]

Not sure if you have a question or if you are pointing out a misspelled word. If there is a word misspelled somewhere, please feel free to let me know where it is (minute timeframe). If you have a question, please let me know what it is. In either case, thanks for leaving a comment.

[@mauroaparicio1855]

to many numbers very confused

[@archicorner]

Yes, ADA has a lot of numbers to deal with. Sorry.

[@anuragsingh-sn8zw]

Sir, I am resident of India and have some list of queries regarding fire safety regulations. Please share your email id for me to share the queries to you?

[@juliovrosario1765]

Great information, thank you.

[@archicorner]

You are welcome!