Mass Code: 521 CMR Doorways

[alacreative]

A question for anyone with Massachusetts accessibility code experience. Within 521 CMR 26, there is no dimensional restriction on the hinge side of the door for pull side, latch side approach (figure 26d); the clear space required is just shown as a break line with no information. Can someone fill the gap for me on this? I'm unsure if a specific amount of clearance is required or not.

Thank you!
Anthony

 

[steveray]

I thought we referred to ANSI, but I can't remember now....Been a while

 

[alacreative]

I thought we referred to ANSI, but I can't remember now....Been a while

Mass accessibility? Maybe theres some ANSI references in there but 521 CMR is the Mass accessibility code.

 

[Francis Vineyard]

 

[alacreative]

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Thank you, Francis. Is the lower image from the ADA? See how the diagram from 521 CMR shows no indication of clearances on the hinge side? Thats what confused me.

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Forgot to label the lower image is from the 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1, there's no required clearance for the hinge side. I agree the shaded area can be deceptive.

 

[alacreative]

Forgot to label the lower image is from the 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1, there's no required clearance for the hinge side. I agree the shaded area can be deceptive.

Ah, I see. Great, thank you. Does the 521 CMR reference ANSI anywhere or is it just assumed that its the same?

 

[Francis Vineyard]

I have not verified differences