GuidelineRecommended
Usable kitchens and bathrooms: 30x48 inch clear floor space at fixtures + 60 inch turn circle
HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 7 (Chapter Seven)Description
Dwelling units must contain usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual who uses a wheelchair can maneuver about the space. Minimum clear floor space of 30x48 inches at each fixture/appliance. A 60-inch turning circle (or T-turn equivalent) must be available within the bathroom and kitchen for adaptable units.
Why this exists
FHA-compliant kitchen + bath clearance. Type A units require permanent compliance; Type B units allow adaptable design that can be modified at occupant request.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
clearWidth | min | 30 | in | Clear floor space width at each fixture |
clearDepth | min | 48 | in | Clear floor space depth at each fixture |
turnCircle | min | 60 | in | Turning-circle diameter in kitchen / bathroom |
Categories
AccessibilityKitchenBathroom
Applies to
- Room types: kitchen, bathroom
- When:
- aspires to visitability / universal design
Source
HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development)no manifest entry
Fair Housing Act Design Manual (1998 revised)
Section: Requirement 7 (Chapter Seven)
Published 1998-08-01 · last verified 2026-05-10
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Universal-design wider doorways · HUD UD §3.2
- Universal design features encouraged for residential accessibility under Section R320.3 · Virginia USBC 2021 Amendment 33 (IRC R320.3)
- Covered multifamily dwellings: at least one building entrance on an accessible route · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 1 (Chapter One)
- Public and common use areas must be readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 2 (Chapter Two)
- All doors must provide a clear opening of at least 32 inches when open 90 degrees · HUD FHA Design Manual Requirement 3 (Chapter Three)
Last reviewed 2026-05-10.