05 30 2003 AAC Minutes
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Friday May 30, 2003
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
Chair:
Ruth Fountain
Present:
Bonnie MacDougall, Drew Rigden
Staff Present:
Fire Chief Paul Eenhoorn
Absent:
Mayor Neil Craig. Debbie Mooney
Guest Present: Heather Hollingshead, Margaret Papp-Belayneh
1.
Adoption of Friday May 30, 2003 Agenda
Motion No.1
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Moved by Rigden, Seconded by MacDougall
Be it resolved that the agenda for the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
of Friday May 30, 2003 be adopted.
Carried.
2.
Adoption of Thursday March 20, 2003 minutes
Motion No.2
Moved by Rigden, Seconded by MacDougall
Be it resolved that the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, held on
March 20, 2003, be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
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3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof - In
Accordance with the act
NIL
4. Deputation(s)
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NIL
5. Correspondence
NIL
6. Review of Barrier Free Audit Checklist as presented by Drew Rigden (see
attached).
7. Discussion, re: Template for completion of report as present from Government
Web Site.
8. Paul Eenhoorn provided committee with information on Community Halls and
quote from Thom Win Construction Ltd., for information purpose (see attached).
9. Heather Hollingshead from Spinal Core Injury Association provided us with
information on how her organization is working to improve barriers for clients.
10. Margaret Papp=Belayneh, who is visibly impaired and sits on Barrie, Innisfil and
Simcoe County Accessibility Committees', provided us with information on needs
and ways to assist with these special needs.
11.
Adjournment:
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Motion No.3
Moved by Rigden, Seconded by MacDougall
Be it resolved that this meeting be adjourned at 11 :30 a.m. Next meeting scheduled
for Thursday August 7,2003, at 9:30 a.m.
Carried.
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THOM WIN
CONSTRUCTION
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Wednesday, May 28, 2003
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
3275 Line 4 North,
P.O. Box 100
Oro, Ontario
LOL 2XO
Attn: Mr. Paul Eenhorn, Fire Chief
Dear Paul,
Re: Handicap Accessibility Review - Halls
As requested, I met with you on Thursday November 21" to review the requirements of
the various halls with respect to handicap accessibility. The following is a summary of the work to
be done and the cost on a hall by hall basis:
Hawkestone:
Main Entrance:
Hollow Metal Screen to suit existing opening - 62"W x 81" H. Screen to include
sidelight and 3-0x7 -0 HM door c/w half lite
Panic c/w rim cylinder
Threshold
Weatherstrip
Sweep
Closer with handicap function
Painted
Door to Hall from Foyer:
There are two openings - one - use door in storage in basement - supply hinges,
closer, push-pull, and kickplate
Second - I ncrease opening to 3-0x6-10 - Supply new wood frame, solid core
mahogany door, hinges, closer, and push-pull.
2865 Hwy. #11,North, Oro, Ontario LOL 2XO
Phone: 705487-5176, Fax: 705 487-5725
Web Site- www.thomwin.com, Email Address- THOMWIN@mcw.on.ca
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Washroom:
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
New door 2-1 Ox6-8 - 1 %" Solid Core Hardboard in Knock down hollow metal frame
c/w lever privacy,
Grab bars
Oversize mirror
Relocate sink and provide lever type faucets and correct trap
Lower light switch
New toilet seat to height as per code
Exhaust fan
Painting
Our price to do the work outlined above at Hawkestone Hall is six thousand eight hundred
and ten dollars ($6,810.00) plus GST.
Jarrett Hall:
Washroom:
Create new washroom adjacent to two existing washrooms as follows:
New drywall walls
2-10x6-8 Door 1 3/4x 2-10x6-8 in KD Hollow Metal Frame c/w lever
privacy.
Grab Bars
Light and exhaust fan (on same switch)
H/C toilet
Lavatory c/w paddle taps
Oversize mirror
Painting
Exit to H/C Ramp:
3-0x7-0 Insulated HM door in welded frame
Exit only panic + pull
1 closer handicap function
Weatherstrip
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Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Threshold
Sweep
Painting
Main Entry:
New Double door frame c/w transom panel to suit existing opening
2 - 3-0x7-0 insulated Hollow Metal doors c/w half lites
1 Panic c/w rim cylinder
1 set flush bolts
Weatherstrip
Threshold
2 Sweeps
Painting
Our price to perform the work at Jarrett Hall is nine thousand and sixty dollars
($9,060.00) plus GST.
Warminister Hall:
Entrance:
1- 3-0x7-0 Insulated Hollow Metal Door c/w Y, Lite in welded hollow metal frame
1 Panic c/w rim cylinder
1 Closer (handicap Function)
Weatherstrip, threshold and sweep
Paint
Washroom:
Change faucets to paddle type
High toilet seat
Grab bars
Mirror
Lever Privacy
Our price to perform the work at Warminister hall is three thousand four hundred and
twenty dollars ($3,42000) plus GST.
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Carley:
Washroom:
Ramp:
Wednesday, May 28,2003
Make two existing washrooms into one unisex handicap washroom
Remove partitions
Re- plumb
New toilet
New lavatory c/w paddle taps
Grab bars
New vinyl flooring
Mirror
Lights and exhaust fan
Pressure treated wood construction
Parallel to building c/w one landing and all rails
Our price to perform the work at Carley hall is eight thousand two hundred and sixty
dollars ($8,260.00)
Craighurst Hall:
Add edge to ramp
Make new wooden threshold
Picto sign for washroom
Edgar Hall:
GST.
Our price to perform the work at Craighurst Hall is four hundred and thirty dollars
($43000) plus GST
Raised seat for toilet
Lever privacy on washroom door
New threshold at door to ramp
Our price for the work at Edgar Hall is six hundred and twenty five dollars ($625.00) plus
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Fairgrounds:
Washrooms:
In both ladies and mens washrooms, make two stalls into one handicap
Supply and install new toilet partition as required
New toilet
Lavatory to have paddle taps
Remove panic from rear door and replace with push pull plus dead bolt.
Remove door from main hall to corridor to washrooms
Our price to perform the work at the fairgrounds is three thousand four hundred and
seventy dollars ($3,47000) plus GST
Arena:
New electric operator for main entry door
Change faucets on one lavatory in each downstairs washroom to paddle type
Replace toilet partion to handicap in ladies washroom
Our price for the work at the arena is five thousand two hundred and ten dollars
($5,210.00) plus GST
NOT INCLUDED
Oro Medonte to supply Building Permits as required at no cost to Thom Win.
I thank you for the opportunity to prepare this brief report. Should you require further
information please call
. Thompson P.Eng
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ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BARRIER-FREE AUDIT CHECKLIST
SIMPLIFIED VERSION
ASSEMBLY AREAS:
I. Are there adequate wheelchair spaces? (Two for up to 100 seats and one
for each 100 additional seats.)
2. Are there attendant seats available and are they adjacent or nearby?
3. Are the wheelchair spaces clear and level?
3. Is the space adequate in size to accommodate manual/electric chairs and
scooters where necessary?
4. Are the spaces adjacent to the barrier - free path of travel?
6. Does the seating arrangement provide a choice of viewing and a clear
view of the events?
7. Is signage adequate to indicate the location oftbe seating area?
8. Are there attendants or ushers to assist in seating, entering and exiting?
9. Are accessible washrooms available and are there signs indicating their
location?
10. Are assistive listening systems available for the hearing impaired?
BARRIER FREE PATH OF TRAVEL:
I. Is the floor surface free of grates or openings larger than Y, inch?
2. Is the path wide enough to permit wheelchair use? Is it wide enough for
two chairs to pass?
3. Is a path provided throughout the entrance story and within all normally
occupied floor areas served by a passenger type elevator?
4. Is the path stable, fmn and slip resistant?
5. Are ramps done correctly where ramps are required and are changes
level or beveled correctly at door openings, floor changes etc.?
6. Is the path clear to all stories served by escalator?
7. Is lighting adequate for vision impairments?
8. Is the path clear to all stories or level within normally occupied floor
areas that offer service to the public? Recommended.
9. Are controls for all services, elevators, lights, heating and air
conditioning, accessible to wheelchairs and operable by I hand?
Recommended.
10. Are Braille markings available on elevator controls, floor indicators etc.?
Recommended.
II. Are there any objects protruding from the wall or from the floor that
would be an impediment or danger to the blind or vision impaired? e.g.
Phones, stalls, garbage cans/waste receptacles, signs. Recommended
12. Are there any overhead obstructions or freestanding objects overhanging
above ground or floor that would be an impediment or danger to the
blind or vision impaired? e.g Lamps, lighting, signs, wires, stairwells
Recommended
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. BUILDING ENTRANCES AND DOORS:
I. Are signs adequate to assist in locating accessible entrances? D
2. Are the entrances clearly marked by the International Symbol of
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3. Is there at least one entrance barrier free path leading to the sidewalk?
4. If more than 5 entrances to the building then 50% must be barrier free D
leading to the outside sidewalk or ramp.
5. Are exits for accessibility all marked with the International Symbol of
Accessibility? 0
6. Is the door width adequate for wheelchairs (32 to 36 inches)?
7. Apartment entrance phone numbers must be in braille beside a numeric. D D
8. Is there a clear space beyond the door latch side for opening? (outward D D
opening 24 inches, inward opening 12 inches) Recommended.
9. If a two-door entrance is the vestibule in between the doors adequate to D D
take a wheelchair? (Minimum recommended 60 inches wide, 48 inches
long plus the width of the door opening inward) Where doors open into
vestibule space vestibule must be larger than 48 inches by the size of the
door. Recommended.
10. Threshold bevels adequate to permit wheelchairs to traverse. (1/2 inch [J
beveled with slope I :2) Recommended. D D
II. Door opening pressures not excessive for opening. Recommended.
12. Vision panel in door to assist vision impaired (75mm or 3 inches wide [] [J
. and 900rnm or 36 inches above the floor and 20Omm or 8 inches from
the latch side) Glass does not extend to the door bottom. Recommended.
13. Lighting (55Iux) for vision impaired. Recommended. D D
14. Wall light switches over 32inches (810 mm) and less than 48 inches D D rJ
(900rnm) above the floor, operable by closed fist or automatic sensor.
Recommended.
15. Apartment entrance phones should be equipped with volume controls, D D D
and wheelchair accessible and operable with the closed fist.
Recommended.
16. Guards must be positioned at out swinging automatic doors to protect D D D
pedestrians, especially those who are blind or visually impaired.
Recommended
17. Lever handles or push plate door pulls instead of round doorknobs. D D
Recommended
18. Is there an adequate level services in front of the door? (L52m sq.) or 0 D D
(17ft. sq.) Recommended.
19. Is the door power equipped with a power door opener? Recommended. [.1 D D
BUILDING GENERAL ISSUES:
L Wheelchair spaces the same as in assembly areas. Two up to 100 and one '1 D []
additional space for each 100 seats.
2. Telecommunications sbould be clearly marked by International Symbol []
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3. Shelving/counters should be level and less than 305mm (12inches) deep,
with a clear space for each phone less than 250mm ( lOinches) wide
with no obstruction within 25Omm (10 inches) above the surface.
4. Ifpay phone wall hung, receiver and coin slot shmùd be less than
1200mm (48 inches) above floor.
5. Volume control on at least one phone in the group and with the
appropriate sign.
6. Handrails must be constructed to be graspable by a person with limited
fmger dexterity.
7. Wall switches the same as in assembly areas. Between 810mm
(32inches) and 1200mm (48 inches). Recommended.
8. Accessible washrooms close to activity rooms. Recommended.
9. Wall mounted pay phone recessed into the wall or equipped with a
privacy extension extending to the floor must be cane detectable, yet
leave access for a wheelchair. Recommended.
10. Fire alarms must have large display and be operable by a person with
limited finger dexterity. Recommended.
11. Water fountains recessed into the wall or equipped with a privacy
partition extending to the floor must be cane detectable yet leave access
for a wheelchair. Recommended.
12. Office desk must be elevated to suit needs of the individual user in a
wheelchair. Recommended
13. Electrical duplex outlet located 50Omm (18 inches) above floor.
Recommended
14. Electrical switches equipped with (reach it) knobs to operate switch.
Recommended
15. Thermostat located 1I00mm (43 inches) above floor. Recommended
16. Mirrors slanted if required. Recommended
17. Doors with a minimum of 920mm (36inchs) opening. Recommended
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CURBS:
I. Any grade in Barrier Free Design with a slope steeper than I :20 is
designed as a ramp.
2. Curb ramp gradient maximum I in 7.5
3. Curb ramp width less than 1200mm (48 inches)
4. Curb ramp slip resistant material.
5. Curb ramp, textural change and color contrasted.
6. Where a curb exists smaller than 50 mm (2inches) provide a curb cut.
Recommended
7. Curb ramp lip flush with pavement. Recommended
8. Curb with line of travel lines. Recommended
9. Obstructions to curbs less than 760mm (30 inches) Not to be near sewer
outlets, maintenance hole lids. Recommended
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ELEVATORS:
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I. Entrance to elevator clearly marked by International Symbol of Access.
2. Control inside and outside cab between 1200mm (48inches) and
1400mm (55inches) above floor and operable with one hand.
3. Signage at building entrance to lead persons to Barrier Free elevators
when the elevators are not clearly visible.
4. Elevators should be connected to the standby emergency power system.
Recommended
5. Landing should have a 3m (10 feet) deep clear space in front.
Recommended
6. Lobby next to elevator should be large enough to handle several
wheelchairs. Recommended
7. Opening between cab floor and landing should be less than 13mm (112
inch).Telecommunications should be connected to a staffed area, with
the controls within easy reach of a seated person. Less than 12oOmm (48
inches) above floor. Telecommunications should preferably be hands
free. If cord connected, cord should be 920mm or (3 Sinches) long.
Recommended
8. Audio signals for floor approach, different for both up and down.
Recommended
9. Elevator car size minimum of 1.725m byl.9m (68 inches by 75 inches)
clear floor space. Recommended
10. Door width. 920mm or 36 inches. Recommended.
11. Door to remain open for >15 sec. Recommended
12. Door to close slowly and to be equipped with a photoelectric sensor and
rubber bumper guards. Recommended
13. Doors to be equipped with tripping device to quickly open upon contact
with a person. Recommended.
14. Numbers 16mm (3/4 inches) in size and raised .75mm. Recommended
15. Numbers in Braille beside the numeric. Recommended
16. Control Panel inside cab ideally on the right hand side. Recommended
17. Tactile numbers of floors on the outside of elevator cab on both sides of
the door 120Ornm Or (48 inches) from the floor. Recommended
IS. Handrails on non access walls 38mm (5.5 inches) from the wall and
810mm (32inches from the floor. Recommended
19. Lifts may be used if difference between floors is less than 2m (80inches)
with no special key. Recommended
20. Floor level indicator located next to push button in cab. In raised letters
or in Braille fur the sight impaired. Recommended
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. FAMILY/SPECIAL WASHROOMS:
2. Should be on the same floor and within 45m (150ft) of the barrier free D
washrooms. Doors equipped with a lock from inside usable with one
hand and with a release from outside.
1. Grasping latch and lock more than 35inches and less than 1O00mm (39 n [J []
inches) above the floor.
2. Outward swing door, door pulll4Omm (5.5inches) long, located inside at D
midpoint from hinged side between 900mm (36inches) and I OOOmm
(39inches) above the floor.
3. Turning space 1.525 m OD (5ft.) [J D
4. Wheelchair able to back in beside toilet. D [J
5. Room dimension 1700mm (5ft. 7 inches)
6. Wheelchair able to turn in open space with 1500mm (4ft. Ilinch)OD
7. Sink same as in WASHROOMIURINALS items 10 to 14.
8. Fixture clearance same as in W ASHROOMIURINLS. Items 15 to 18. u D
9. Grab Bars, same as in GRAB BARS. D D []
10. Toilet, same as in TOILETSIURINALS, items one through ten, except D D
285mm (11.5 inches) and 305mm (12inches) clearance from wall on one
side and 875mm (35inches) on the other side.
11. Toilet same as TOILETSIURINALS items one through ten except D D
centerline is 460 mm to 48Omm (18inches to 19inches) !Tom wall on one
side and 1020mm (40 inches) !Tom the other side.
12. Doorways and doors same as WASHROOM Items 4 through 9.
. 13. Coat hook 1200mm (48inches) to 140Omm (55 inches) from floor 5Omm
(2 inches from wall).
14. Shelf, 100Omm (39inches) to 1200mm (47inches above floor accessible
to wheelchair.
15. Door closes slowly. Recommended D
16. Braille signs on doors to indicate gender. Recommended. D 0
17. Family washroom signage to indicate used by males, females and
families. Recommended
19. Room large enough, so person can transfer to toilet from side or front, D D
turn around L98m x 2.1 3m (6ft. 7 inches x 6ft. I I inches approx.).
Recommended
20. Toilet to be Highboy type for ease in transferring. Recommended D
GRAB BARS:'
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tank.
2. Behind toilet, grab bar to extend full width of toilet bar, if no water tank. [J
3. In toilet stall mounted 33 to 36 inches above floor.
4. Mounted horizontally on side wall next to toilet extending 18 inches both
directions from front of toilet.
5. At toilet, grab bar 30 inches long mounted at a 30 to 50 degree angle D 0
sloping up and away from toilet with lower end above toilet seat and in
. !Tont of toilet bowl. Or L sha ed with a 30 inch Ion horizontal and
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and the vertical part mounted in front of the toilet bowL
6. At urinal, vertical grab bar on each side.
7. Shower horizontal grab bar, straight 36 inches long and mounted 33 D D
inches above floor on wall beside seat and can be reached from seat
8. Bathtub grab bar, aligned with outer edge of tub for exit. D D
9. Beside toilet, away from wall to facilitate horizontal transfer from [J
wheelchair. Recommended
10. Bathtub grab bar, L shaped, with horizontal part above rim of tub and the D D
vertical end near the control end of the tub. Recommended
MALLIRETAIL STORES:
1. Cash register display, visible to customer for hearing impaired. [J 0
Recommended
2. Checkout counter accessibility 92Omm (36inches) Recommended D D
3. Aisles between display cases as at checkout counter. Recommended D
4. Change rooms, with seat width 38-62mm (I y,- 2 Y, inches) less than D
room width x 430 to 530mm (17 - 21 inches) in depth. Recommended
5. Change rooms with coat hooks on waIL Reachable from a seated person. D
Recommended.
MEDICAL CENTRES:
. 1. Main doors equipped with automatic door openers. Recommended D
2. Doorways, width 760mm (30 inches) when served by a corridor. 1060 [J
mm (42 inches) wide and otherwise 920mm (36 inches) wide for Power
Mobile devices Recommended
3. Counter top in reception area, max. height 810 mm (32 inches) D
Recommended
4. Coat hook 1200mm (48 inches) from floor and 50mm (2 inches from D D
wall. Recommended
5. Doorway to examination rooms and offices width 920 mm (36 inches). [J D
Recommended
6. Weigh scale location equipped with grab bars. Recommended D D
7. Hallways equipped with hand - rails along walls. Recommended D
8. Ramps inside office. Recommended 0
9. Examination Tables to be wheelchair height for transferability and D D 0
hydrmùic equipped for raising. Recommended
ORIENTATION CUES FOR BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED:
1. Pillars/columns in contrasting colours to surroundings, used to mount D 0
large signage. Recommended.
2. Colours, use yellow, orange, white or fluorescent colours on dark []
background. Recommended
3. Emergency exits, signals etc. painted red. Recommended D
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. 4. Signage, rooms, doorknobs, staircases and handrails, in contrast colours. D
Recommended
5. Bright colours, not side by side. Recommended
6. Floors, non-slip, non-reflective, contrast with walls. And no contrasting D
colours. Recommended
7. NO CERAMIC FLOORS WITH HARD SMOOTH FINISHES. D D lJ
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8. NO SHINY SURFACES. Recommended
9. End walls, bright colour. Recommended ~~
10. Direction changes, bright colour. Recommended 0 0
II. Furniture, carpet with low pile, acoustical tiles to reduce sound echoes. D 0
Recommended
12. Sound reduction not in hallways or narrow paths. Recommended D
13. Detectable waming surfaces on floors to be made of concrete and coarse D D
broom fmish, brick, rubber or raised strips. Recommended
14. Grooves in floor used only indoors. Recommended
15. Texture contrast with surrounding surface. Recommended [J [J
16. Warning signs set 600-1200 mm (24-48 inches) in front of hazard, or on
both sides. Recommended
17. Detectable strips extending full width of hazard and 800rnm (31 inches) 0
deep. Recommended
18. Signage on doors, directions etc. be raised with contrasting colours with D
the wall and be extra large. Recommended
19. Raised figures, contrasting colour, on side of door to washrooms, on D
. same side as handle. Recommended
20. Doors and Jambs in coIÍTIlst to wall, e.g. light wall and dark door/door [J
jambs. Recommended D D D
21. Stairs have 50mm (2 inches) wide solid strip on edge of tread and riser
100mrn (4inches) in contrasting colours on all stairs and risers, e.g.
Brown stair and yellow or white stipe. Recommended
22. Handrails on stairs and ramps a real problem, be colour contrasted to D D D
wall. Recommended
23. Walls of corridors with 300mm (12 inches) stripe, 1700rnm (67 inches) D D
above floor, in contrasting colour, with picture or pattern opposite
doorway. Provides colour and indicates line of travel to location.
Recommended
PARKING ITEMS:
L Sign for entrance to elevator must be clearly marked by the International D []
Symbol of Access.
2. For more than 50 spaces, a space for persons with physical disabilities, D D
with a ratio of I space per 100 spaces.
3. I disabled space for 5-50 spaces D []
2 disabled spaces for 51-90 spaces D D
3 disabled spaces for 90 spaces D D
for out patient services =10% of all spaces Recommended D D
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. 4. Sign for International Symbol of Access painted on surface, and on wall D 0
or post. Sign 1500mm above surface, BY PERMIT ONLY
Highway Traffic Act No. 581 provides details on Ontario requirements
for parking spaces. 0 D
5. Dimensions (nose/rear into curb) >7000mm long for I space2400mm
(7.8ft.) wide including access aisle> 1500mm (5ft.)wide For 2 adjoining
spaces 6.3m (205ft), 2400mm (7.8ft) wide for each car with centre
access aisle of 15OOmm (5ft) wide.
6. Clearance height >2750 mm (9ft) at vehicle space and along vehicle D D
access and egress routes (Underground Parking)
7. Vehicular entraæe to and from I indoor parking level and have clear D LJ [l
vertical clearance 2100mm (7ft)
8. Exterior loading zone, access aisle> 1500 mm (5ft) wide and >6000mm D
(19.6ft) long, adjacent and parallel to vehiele pull up space. And curb
ramp if curbs exist. D
9. Barrier ftee path from entrance to exterior parking level, and I indoor
parking level where served by elevators.
10. Canopies and overhead structures over entrance access with vertical [.I D
clearance 2100m (9ft)
II. Access aisle space marked with yellow diagonal lines to clearly indicate D D
clear access, not for parking. Recommended
12. Paved pedestrian walkway in front of parking spaces with curb ramp at D D D
access aisle. Recommended
. 13. Slope, level or ,1:30 (1:50 preferred in all directions: Recommended D D
14. Clearance >2.7m (8.8ft) from canopies etc. Recommended
15. Loading Zone, near main/accessible entrance clearly visible from D D
entrance, well lit and protected. Recommended
16. Loading zone, unobstructed 15m (5ft) wide and 7.9m (26ft) long and D D []
curb ramps. Recommended
17. Entry control devices, one hand operation using knuckles >500mm D D
(1.6ft) reach from driver's seat Recommended
18. Snow removal enforced. Recommended 0 lJ D
22. Speed bump for accessibility to parking spaces not next to curb or D D
walkway. Recommended
19. Lighting should be >2-10 Lux. Recommended lJ D 0
20. Designated location must be next to walkway. Recommended. [] D
21. Obstructions such as trees, planters etc. >2.5m (8.2ft) from vehicle door. D D D
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22. Hard surface, fmn and level. Recommended
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, HOTELS, LIBRARIES ETC:
1. Fire alarm flashing light in washroom for hearing impaired. D D lJ
Recommended
2. Under pillow vibrating alarm for hearing impaired. Recommended D
3. Assistive listening devices for hearing impaired. Recommended D 0
. 4. Pool area e ui ed with ram into 001 for s ecial wate roof D D D
. wheelchair. Recommended
5. Wheelchair access to Computer Terminals, 76Omm (30inches) clearance D
under desk. Recommended
6. Table or counter in restaurants etc. wheelchair accessible. D
Recommended
RAMPS AND SLOPES:
1. Any grade in barrier free pathway with slope steeper than I :20 is D D
designated as ramp. 0
2. Ramp gradient, <I in 12.
3. Ramps with handrails and guards on both sides, unless in an aisleway.
4. Ramp width 870mm (35in) between handrails.
5. Ramp width >920mm (36inches), ideall.55m (5ft) with curb.
Recommended
6. Level landing space, top and bottom of ramp and any change of direction [[
and every <9m (29ft), L5m (5ft) long and ramp width. (NBC is 120Omm
(4ft) long.
7. Level landing space at door .1500 (60 in.) x 1500mm (60 in.) extending []
>600mm (24inches) beyond, from latch of door that opens toward ramp,
or 300mm (12in) if door swings away from ramp. Iflateral
approach>300mm(12in)
8. Curb> 50mm (2in) high on any side where no solid enclosure is D
provided.
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10. Drainage, or covered over ramp. Recommended D [J
11. No metal parts. i.e. handrail Recommended D
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13. Lighting, alternative power supply. Recommended D
14. Lighting, no glare on user. Recommended D
15. Lighting, 22 Lux. Recommended 0
16. Seats at top of stairs and ramp. Recommended [J
17. Exterior ramps, heated to eliminate ice build up. Recommended D
RECEPTION AREAS:
1. Assistive listening device. D u
2. If drinking fountains then,one should be barrier free. D [J
3. Spout near front and 915mm (36in) above floor. 0
4. Controls easily operable ftom wheelchair with one hand and or D D
automatically operated. D
5. Water fountain recessed in wall or equipped with privacy fountain
extending to the floor that is cane detected, yet leaving access for
wheelchair. Recommended. D
6. Info Center, open concept. Recommended.
. 7. Newspa er/reading material. Recommended. D 0
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. 8. Signs, directions, locations of department etc. Recommended.
9. Counter top, <865mm (34in). 600mm (24in) Recommended
STAIRWAYS:
1. Handrail must be graspable
2. Guardrail on stairs 92Omm36in from top of rail to floor. D
3. Step width <IIOOmm (43in). Recommended D
4. Stair, if overhangs ,2Am (7.8ft) above walkway then enclosed or
attention drawn by planters etc. Recommended
5. Stair, each with colour contrast on edge for vision impairments.
Recommended D
6. Stair, non-resilient and non skid surface. Recommended.
7. Riser height uniform, closed and plain faced. Recommended. D lJ
8. Riser height> 162A and <180mm (6Aand 7.1 inches) Recommended. D
9. Tred width uniform and > 265and <280mm (10A and 15 inches). [! D
Recommended. D
10. Front edge at right angles to path of traveL Recommended.
II. Tred on exterior slope. I % for drainage. Recommended. D
12. Nosing, not abrupt. (squared). Recommended [J
13. Nosing of contrasting colour. Recommended. D
14. Handrail, continue width of I tread beyond bottom riser. Recommended. D
15. Handrail has a 300mm (12inches) horizontal extension at bottom.
Recommended..
. 16. Handrail, if more than one step then placed on both sides. D D
Recommendation.
17. Stair nosing. Recommended. D
18. Guardrail on landing. >IIOOmm (43in) Recommended. D
19. Landing, clear depth ~ to widest stair or 1.2m (48in.) D
20. Lighting, 55Lux. Recommended. D D
21. Lighting, no glare on user. Recommended. D [!
22. Lighting, alternate power supply. Recommended. D
23. Wall switch >810mm and <1200mm (32 and 48in) above floor, operable D D [.1
with a closed fist, or automatic sensor operated. Recommended.
TOILETS AND URINALS:
1. At least one toilet stall is barrier free. D [!
2. Clearance> 1700mm (67in) between outside face oftoilet stall and D D
inward swinging door to washroom and 1400mm (55in) between outside
of stall face and anywall fIXture.
3. Toilet stalll500m x 1500mm (59in x 59in) D
4. Toilet stall equipped with a coat hook, 1400mm (55in) from floor on side D D ~
wall and 50mm (2in) from wall under Ontario Building code or coat
hook placed> 1200 mm (48in) from floor on side wall and 25mm (1 in)
from wall as in National Building Code.
5. Toilet centre >460mm and <480mm (18 and 19 inches) from side waIL D D
6. Toilet, clearance between fixture and wall is >285mm and 305mm (II 0
. and 12in).
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. 7. Toilet seat >40Omm and 460mm (16 and 18 in) above floor. It is [[
recommended that it be 460mm (18in) above the floor.
8. As an Alternative to number 7 the toilet should be equipped with a D
special raised seat to suit the needs of the individual user.
Recommended.
9. Toilet, with hand operated flushing controls, easily accessible to D
wheelchair, or with automatic controls.
10. Toilet seat equipped with seat lid or back support, not a spring actuated D D
seat.
II. Door to toilet stall opens outward, or increase the size of the stall to suit. D
12. If toilet stall door opens inward provide 760 mm xl220mm (30x48 inch D
more room in stall. D
13. Door to toilet stall, width must be >810mm (32in). D iJ
14. Door opening aligned with clear space next to toilet. 0 D
15. Door to toilet stall, spring type to close automatically behind wheelchair. D
16. Door to toilet stall to have a door pull on the inside. Pull must be 140mm D
(51/2 in) long and located so it's midpoint is >200mm and <300mm (8
and 12in) from hinged side and >900 mm and <IOOOmm (36 and 43 in)
from floor. D
17. Door to toilet stall with pull handle on outside near latch side of door. []
18. Door to toilet stall, lock operated by one hand, device should not require [J
tight grasp or twisting, with emergency release on outside. Operable by
person with poor fmger dexterity. Recommended. D 0
19. Door to toilet stall locked from inside operated by one hand.
. 20. Toilet paper dispenser to be beside and slightly to front and above seat, D
large type without sharp or serrated edge. To facilitate person with poor
finger dexterity. Small leaf interfold paper a NO - NO.
21. Urinal, if wall hung, rim <43Omm (17in) from floor. Recommended. D D D
22. Urinal, if wall hung, rim 488 to 512mm (19 Y. to 20 /1/4 in) above floor, D 0
or if floor mounted rim is flush with finished floor.
23. Urinal, clear floor space 760mm wide x 12mm 9#0 x 48 in) deep. [1 0
Recommended.
WALKWAYS, EXTERIOR, PARKS:
L Continuous plane without steps or abrqJt change in level. D D
2. Permanent surface that is fmn and slip resistant. D D D
3. Uninterrupted width of> 1I00mm (43in) and gradient <1:20 D 0
4. Designed as a ramp where gradient> 1:20 0 [J
5. Have surface width of> 1100 (43in) of different texture when line of D
travel is level an:! even with adjacent walking surface.
6. Free from obstructions for full width of walk to a minimum height of D D
1980mm (78in) except handrails are permitted to project not more than
1O0mm (4 in) from either side.
7. Level landing space at door, >1500m x 1500mm (59 x 59 in), extending 0 D
>600mm (24in) beyond the latch of door, or >300mm (12in) if door
. opens away from walkway.
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8. Where difference in elevation between levels is <200mm (8in) a curb
ramp may be provided.
9. Curb ramp gradient of <I :7.5, width >1200mm (48in), slip resistant,
detectable warning surface colour, and texture contrasted with adjacent
surface with smooth transition to other surfaces with no handrail or
guard.
10. If pedestrians likely to walk across curb ramp the flared sides < I: I 0
11. Sidewalk ramp to roadway >0.13 (l!2in) to facilitate access for
wheelchair with hard rubber tires. Recommended
12. Lighting 22Lux. Recommended
13. Width clear> 1.6m (5.25ft) or with passing area 1.6m (5.25ft) every 30m
(99ft) apart, not <I.lm (54in). Recommended
14. Width if>30m (99ft) bng increased to >1500 x 2000mm (60 x 79in)
every <30m (99ft)
15. Width in traffic area, clcar and unobstructed> 2.4m (6ft)
Recommended.
16. Clearance >2.4m (8ft) to any overhang object. Recommended.
17. Surface, slip resistant, free from obstruction, not small units, gravel or
cobblestone.
18. Pathway, asphalt fmish. Recommended.
19. Without interlocking brick. Preferably textured concrete with
interlocking brick on side to denote pathway. Recommended.
20. Where pathway crosses a driveway the textured concrete and the denoted
pathway edges carried across the area to denote, I. a pathway 2 gives
right of way to pedestrians. Recommended
21. Level <6mrn (1/4 in) if> then beveled and sloped 1:20 Recommended
22. Joints, flush and <13mm (l!2in) opening. Recommended.
23. Cross slope, I :50 for drainage. Recommended.
24. Obstruction, no gratings/maintenance holes, or openings must be <13mrn
(1/2in) Recommended.
25. ManHole covers with slip resistant surface. Recommended.
26. Obstructions, with coloured markings. Recommended
27. Gratings, perpendicular to travel path. Recommended.
28. Wheel stops, where vehicles roll onto pathway, > 150mm (6in) high with
breaks each 2m (79in) for drainage and 900mrn (36in) wide for
wheelchair. Recommended.
29. Warning, linear detectable strips at edge and at hazards. Recommended.
30. Pattern, in straight lines. Recommended.
31. Street furniture, out of passage way. <IOOmm (4in), with no sharp edges.
Recommended.
32. Furniture and mailboxes etc. to be fixed securely within strip close to
curb, strip designated by colour change. Recommended.
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33. Other Fixtures, out ofthe passageway. Clearance> 1.1 m
(40in).Recommended
34. Pylon or Post mounted telephone enclosures etc. must not project into
passageway. Recommended.
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. 35. Rest area, every 30 to 50 metres (98 to 165ft) at side of walkway,
indicated with a change of co lour and texture. Seating and clear space
>800x120Omm (32 x48inches) for wheelchairs. Recommended
36. Rest area protected from the sun. Recommended. D
37. Seating at street crossings, intersections and at public transit shelters. [[
Seating> 1.5m (5ft) clear space from front to opposite wan or obstacle.
Avoid materials that are good conductors of heat or cold. Seating height,
>450and<500mm (18 and 22in) with a little slope, front to back. Seating
depth, >300 and < 450 mm (12 and 18 in) witb 75mm heel space
underneath. Recommended
WASHROOMS:
1. Entrance, clearly marked by the International Symbol of Access. D 0
2. Washroom on same floor and <45m (148ft) away from other barrier free
washrooms. D
3. Washrooms not designated for disabled persons must be marked to
indicate the location of the barrier free facility. D
4. Door to room >80Omm (32in)
5. Door threshold < 13mm (1/2in) and leveled. D D
6. Door threshold, if>6mm (1/4in) beveled with slope 1:2. Recommended D D D
7. Residential suite. Door in open position, width >760mm (30in) when D D
served by corridor>1060mm (42in) wide and otherwise >8 I Omm (32in)
. wide
8. Privacy screen with 1.2m (40in) clear space between it and main door. D
No second door. Recommended
9. For larger washrooms a privacy screen with a 12m (40in) clear space D D
with no doors at aIL Recommended
10. Sink, centre line >460mm(18in) from the sidewall. D
11. Sink, rim height <865mm (34in).
12. Sink clear floor pace 760mm (30in) wide and 1200mm (48in) deep with [[ D D
480mm (21in) depth under sink. Recommended D 0 D
13. Sink, knee space >760mm (30in) wide>7 I Omm and <870mm (28 and
34in) high (measured to>260mm (lOin) in from front). Recommended. D n
14. Sink clearance under >76Omm (30in) wide, >735mm (29in) high in
front, >685mm (27in) high at 205mm (8in) back from front edge and
>230mm (9in) high from the point 280mrn (II in) to 430mrn (17in) back
front edge.
15. Faucets, lever type, not spring loaded, or to be automatic type. D D
16. Faucets, <480mrn (1Iin) from front edge. Recommended
17. Faucets to edge of basin, or front of vanity, <485mm (11 1/4in) D D
18. Faucets> 200mm (8in) apart. Recommended. '-' D
19. Water, exposed pipes under sink wrapped with insulation.
20. Insulated waste and hot water pipes or water supply temperature only D D
<43degrees centigrade. [j II
21. Water supply to sink <43 degrees C. Recommended.
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22. Soap and towel dispensers < 1200mm (48in) above floor, accessible
from a wheelchair and operable using one hand.
23. Hand operated accessories, except in toilet stalls, dispensing height
<1200mm and >90Omm (48 and 35in) from floor.
24. At least one mirror, bottom <1m (39in) from floor, or inclined to be
usable by person in a wheelchair.
25. Vanity top and shelves <840mm (33in) from floor. Recommended.
26. Vanity if 2m (78in) long then one section for barrier free, <865mm (34
in) above floor.
27. Vanity knee space >760mm (30in) wide, > 685mm high and >485mm
(26 and ¡9in) deep.
28. Wall light switch >81Omm and 120Omm (32 and 48in) above floor,
operable with a closed fist or automatic sensor operated. Recommended.
29. Lighting, 55 Lux. Recommended.
30. Towel or hot air dispenser, 840mm (33in) from floor. Recommended.
31. Shelves and other projections above sink not a hazard to visual disability.
32. Stool, 420 to 480mm high. Recommended.
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