Planning glossary
Turning space
A modeled maneuvering area for a person or mobility device, selected according to user needs and applicable requirements.
Example
A furniture corner intruding into a turning envelope can make a room unusable even when total area is unchanged.
Related concepts
Circulation
The connected paths people use to enter, move through, and leave spaces.
Read definitionClear opening
The unobstructed usable opening after the door, frame, hardware, and projections are considered.
Read definitionEgress
The system of paths and openings used to leave a building or space, subject to use-specific and locally adopted requirements.
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