How wide is a wheelchair accessible doorway?
If you or your loved one is a wheelchair user, you need to know how wide a doorway should be. The width ranges from 21″ to forty depending on the size and type of wheelchair. 21″ is for narrow transport chairs, and 40 is for heavy-duty wheelchairs. Before buying a wheelchair, you must measure your doorways, exterior, and tight corners.
It’ll help you know what type of wheelchair you can use indoors. ADA (American with Disabilities Act) explains clearly that: A door requires a minimum of 32″ with a maximum of 48″ which would provide space for most wheelchairs (Hallways need 36″.) The door height should be 80″. Hardware, such as handles and locks, should not be higher than 48″ from the floor. A threshold higher than half-inch require a ramp.