Type A bathroom door clearance

[lexir430]

If I have a bathroom that is to be classified as a type A accessible bathroom, and the door swings open out of the bathroom and the door only has a latch, no closer, does the clearance inside of the bathroom need the extra 12" on the door knob side? we have a sink right next to the door that this clearance would overlap, but the knee and toe clearance for the sink go under the sink further than the 12" clearance would go. So is the extra 12" inside the bathroom next to the door necessary? and if so, can it overlap under the sink within the knee and toe clearance?

 

[classicT]

See the following code sections and my interpretation at the end.

1003.5 Doors and Doorways​

The primary entrance door to the unit, and all other doorways intended for user passage, shall comply with Section 404.​

EXCEPTIONS:​

1. Thresholds at exterior sliding doors shall be permitted to be 3/4 inch (19 mm) maximum in height, provided they are beveled with a slope not greater than 1:2.
2. In toilet rooms and bathrooms not required to comply with Section 1003.11.2, maneuvering clearances required by Section 404.2.3 are not required on the toilet room or bathroom side of the door.
3. A turning space between doors in a series as required by Section 404.2.5 is not required.
4. Storm and screen doors are not required to comply with Section 404.2.5.
5. Communicating doors between individual sleeping units are not required to comply with Section 404.2.5.
6. At other than the primary entrance door, where exterior space dimensions of balconies are less than the required maneuvering clearance, door maneuvering clearance is not required on the exterior side of the door.

1003.11.2 General​

At least one toilet and bathing facility shall comply with Section 1003.11.2. At least one lavatory, one water closet and either a bathtub or shower within the unit shall comply with Section 1003.11.2. The accessible toilet and bathing fixtures shall be in a single toilet/bathing area, such that travel between fixtures does not require travel through other parts of the unit.​

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Figure B from FIG. 404.2.3.2 - MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT MANUAL SWINGING DOORS​

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Note that in Fig. 404.2.3.2, where forward approach to the door, as described by the OP, is provided, the 12-in additional clearance on the latch side is only required where there is both a closer and a latch.

Therefore, for the OP, the answer is no. The additional 12-in clearance is not required, as you do not have a closer installed.

 

[Access Specialist]

Correct conclusion that 12" on the push side is not required if both a closer and latch are not provided.

But be careful referencing Chapter 10 of the IBC. That door is not part of the Means of Egress but door maneuvering clearance is required to meet Accessibility. Be sure to reference 2009 ICC A117.1 (or applicable standard) 1003.5 instead.