A restroom door on an accessible route has a 32 in. nominal leaf, but the closer arm and stop reduce the clear opening below the required dimension. What should the superintendent require?
Correct Answer
B) Verify and correct the installed clear opening so it meets the required accessible width
Accessible compliance is based on clear opening measured with the door open, not merely nominal leaf size; the installed condition should be corrected if it is too narrow. Other choices measure the wrong item or ignore the accessibility requirement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Accessible compliance is based on clear opening measured with the door open, not merely nominal leaf size; the installed condition should be corrected if it is too narrow. Other choices measure the wrong item or ignore the accessibility requirement.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Accept it because the nominal leaf is 32 in.
Choice A gives Accept it because the nominal leaf is 32 in. Its specific error: Accept it because the nominal leaf is 32 in. is a different published number than the cited Accessible clear width value; ICC A117.1-2017 Section 404.2.2 / 404.2.3 clear width supports Verify and correct the installed clear opening so it meets the required accessible width.
Option C: Add a sign directing users to push harder, leaving accessible clear width unverified
In doors, windows, and glazing, Add a sign directing users to push harder is the wrong selection for Accessible clear width: it points to Add a sign directing users to push harder, but.
Option D: Use appearance alone as acceptance for accessible clear width
The trap in D is Measure the door frame rough opening instead of the clear opening. That selection is wrong because it describes work from another assembly, while the Accessible clear width item is asking for Verify and correct the installed clear opening so it meets the required accessible width; Accessible doors must provide the required installed clear opening.
Memory Technique
Tag the scene with accessible clear width: wrong actor or wrong timing means the fix is not Verify and correct the installed clear opening so it meets the required accessible width.
Reference Hint
Open ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; use ICC A117.1-2017 Section 404.2.2 / 404.2.3 clear width to confirm that Accessible compliance is based on clear opening measured with the door open, not merely nominal leaf size; the installed condition should be corrected if it is too narrow.
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