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Important Dimensions for Wheelchair Accessibility

Height of Controls: (example: door handles, locks, electrical outlets)

4’

Height of Workspace:

34”

Knee Space:

28”H x 36”W

Grab Bar Height (from floor or bottom of tub):

34” to 36”

Turning Radius:

5’ for manual wheelchairs

7’ - 6” for power wheelchairs

10’ - 6” for electric scooters

Minimum clear floor space for person using manual wheelchair: (space in front or beside an object, eg. refrigirator))

30” X 48”

Height of (adult) wheelchair footrests:

9-12”

Height of (adult) wheelchair armrests:

25-39”

Lap depth (adult):

16-19” (plus footrests)

Universal reach range for seated & standing users:

15” (minimum) to 48” (maximum)

Minimum clear door opening:

32”

Clear floor space required on the pull side of door:

minimum 60” width (include 24” beside latch) by 60” depth

Minimum passage width required to make 90 degree turn:

42” width into 32” opening

36” width into 42” opening

 
   
 

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