ANSI 117 404.2.3.1 Push side clearance.

[steveray]

I have a designer arguing (well, polite discussion) with me that he doesn't need 12" on the push side for an accessible unit entry door because it doesn't have a "closer" and a latch, it has spring hinges and a latch....I assume that the intent is a self closing door not a closer specifically, and the language doesn't take other means into account, but I am willing to learn if someone has a better idea of the intent....

Oh, did I mention it is the 3000th apartment done this way and it has never been a problem in any of the other places.

Thanks!

 

[mark handler]

The intent and action of the spring hinges is to be a closer. They close the door.
Also remember the 5 pound pull requirement

 

[steveray]

Thanks Mark!....I did look in the commentary and it is "closer" heavy but it does say that the latch w/o closer works with no side clearance as the door can be pushed open and then navigated which should lead to that intent.

 

[mark handler]

...latch w/o closer works....

Or a closer without a Latch