To enable wheelchair users to approach doors, manoeuvring space as given below shall be provided. In narrow spaces, sliding doors may be preferable.
A minimum distance of 600 mm shall be provided beyond the leading edge of door to enable a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and to reach the handle.
Wheelchair manoeuvring spaces shall be free of any obstructions and be provided on the side of the door handle in the following manner (see also Figs. 44 and 45):
a) On the pull side, a minimum space of ;
b) On the push side, a minimum space of 300 mm; and
c) For two-way swing door, a minimum space of 300 mm.
B-5.3.5 Two Doors in Series
The minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors in series, shall be 1 500 mm plus the width of the door swinging into that space, as shown in Fig. 46.