National Kitchen & Bath Association - Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards
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1: Door/Entry

Recommended:
The clear opening of a doorway should be at least 32”. This would require a minimum 2’-10” door.

If the existing structure precludes changing the opening then a minimum 2’-0” door is allowable.

Code Requirement: State or local codes may apply.


Access Standard

Recommended:
The clear opening of a doorway should be at least 34”. This would require a minimum 3’-0” door.

Code Reference:

  • Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees.(ANSI 404.2.3)
  • When a passage exceeds 24” in depth, the minimum clear opening increases to 36”. (ANSI A 117.1 404)

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