Top view of a wheelchair negotiating a U-shaped corridor where the two 36 inch wide legs are separated by a 36 inch wide portion, at least 48 inches long

Figure 7(a)
Accessible Route
90 Degree Turn

A 90 degree turn can be made from a 36 inch (915 mm) wide passage into another 36 inch (915 mm) passage if the depth of each leg is a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) on the inside dimensions of the turn.

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