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NFPA CFPS Exam - Topic 2 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPS exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 2
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The minimum width of a doorway in a means of egress to accommodate a person in a wheelchair is

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The minimum width of a doorway in a means of egress to accommodate a person in a wheelchair is 32 inches (813 mm). This is based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the International Building Code (IBC), which both specify that doors in a path of egress and doors on an accessible route must have a clear opening width of at least 32 inches (813 mm) 12. This width allows enough space for a person in a wheelchair to maneuver through the doorway without difficulty. A wider doorway may be preferable for some types of wheelchairs or other assistive devices, but 32 inches (813 mm) is the minimum standard for accessibility and safety. Reference: DECODED: Calculating the Egress Width of Door Openings - I Dig Hardware; Digital Codes.


by Elenor at Jun 10, 2025, 03:57 PM

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Scot
2 months ago
I always thought doorways needed to be wider than that!
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Lai
2 months ago
Wait, is it really only 32 inches? Seems too narrow.
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Skye
3 months ago
Totally agree, 32 inches is the standard!
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Alisha
3 months ago
I thought it was 36 inches for better accessibility.
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Margurite
3 months ago
It's 32 inches (813 mm) for wheelchair access.
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Billye
3 months ago
I thought it was 40 inches, but that seems too wide for a standard doorway. I need to double-check my notes!
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Staci
4 months ago
I’m torn between 32 and 36 inches. I feel like I’ve seen both mentioned in different resources.
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Mitzie
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe the answer is 36 inches. It seems to be the standard for wheelchair access.
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Shaquana
4 months ago
I think the minimum width is 32 inches, but I’m not completely sure. I remember something about accessibility standards.
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Jaime
4 months ago
This seems straightforward, I'll just go with the 36-inch option since that's a common accessibility standard.
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Graciela
4 months ago
Okay, let me see. The question is asking about the minimum width, so I should focus on the smallest option that still accommodates a wheelchair.
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Gail
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Jarod
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is 32 inches, that's the standard width for wheelchair accessibility.
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