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Space Allowance and Reach Ranges

Figure 1-- Minimum clear width for single wheelchair
Figure 2 -- Minimum clear width for two wheelchairs
Figure 3a -- Wheelchair turning space, 60" diameter space
Figure 3b -- Wheelchair turning space, T-shaped space for 180 degree turns
Figure 4a -- Minimum clear floor space for wheelchairs
Figure 4b -- Minimum clear floor space for wheelchairs, forward approach
Figure 4c -- Minimum clear floor space for wheelchairs, parallel approach
Figure 4d -- Minimum clear floor space for wheelchairs, clear floor space in alcoves
Figure 4e -- Minimum clear floor space for wheelchairs, additional maneuvering clearances for alcoves
Figure 5a -- Forward reach, high forward reach limit
Figure 5b -- Forward reach, maximum forward reach over an obstruction
Figure 6a -- Side reach, clear floor space-parallel approach
Figure 6b -- Side reach, high and low side reach limits
Figure 6c -- Side reach, maximum side reach over obstruction
Figure A2 -- Space needed for smooth u-turn in a wheelchair
Figure A3 -- Dimensions of adult-sized wheelchairs
Figure A3a -- Reach ranges for persons seated in wheelchairs
Figure A8a -- Control reach limitations, forward reach possible
Figure A8b -- Control reach limitations, side reach possible




Disclaimer
Every attempt has been made to create accurate reproductions of the Federal Register ADAAG figures. These drawings should only be used for reference. For complete technical standards obtain a copy of the Federal Register listed below.


The files differ from the Federal Register figures in the following ways:
Drawings of people were not reproduced.
Metric equivalencies were not included.
A few additional dimensions were added for clarification.
The ADAAG Standards for Accessible Design were published in the Federal Register / Vol. 56, No. 144 / Friday July 26, 1991 / Part III / 28 CFR Part 36 / Pages 35605 through 35691.

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