Reference dimension comparison

Door Clearance Planner

Compare measured clear width and maneuvering space for one approach side of a single manual swinging door.

Step 1

Describe the approach

Approach location

Door movement

“Pull” means the door moves toward the person approaching; “push” means it moves away.

A door closer is present

A latch is present

Step 2

All measurements are in inches. Measure the opening with the door open 90 degrees, from the door face to the opposite stop—not the nominal door slab.

Measured clear width

Do not infer projection or hardware width.

Opening depth

If deeper than 24 in, the reference width is 36 in rather than 32 in.

Perpendicular space

Space beyond latch side

Measure along the wall beyond the latch side of the opening.

Special condition

These conditions require review rather than a pass/fail interpretation.