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The Future of Accessibility in Ontario

RESCON

October 30 2014

Presenters

Amy Pothier

Accessibility Specialist

Building Code Consultant

Intern Interior Designer

Jesse Klimitz

Accessibility Specialist

Intern Architect

Why improve Accessibility?

= 15,000

5.5 Million Canadians

Male Female

50

Accessibility is good for our economy!

• Aging workplace

• Housing options

• Retail spending

AODA:

Accessibility

for Ontarians

with Disabilities

Act

AODA

Customer Service Integrated Accessibility

Standards

Transportation Information and Communication

Employment Design of

Public Spaces

AODA - Framework

Design of Public Spaces Standard

Design of Public Spaces

Recreational Trails & Beach Access Routes

Recreational Trails & Beach Access Routes

Outdoor Public Use Eating Areas

Outdoor Play Spaces

Exterior Path of Travel

Exterior Path of Travel

Exterior Path of Travel

Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking

Total Parking Spaces Provided Accessible Parking Spaces Required

Less than 12 1 Type A Parking Space

13 – 100 4%

101 – 200 3% + 1

201 – 1000 2% + 2

More than 1000 1% plus + 11

Service Elements: Counters

Service Elements: Queuing

Maintenance

Accessibility Report

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Compliance

Government January 2015

Public Sector January 2016

Large Private Sector (50+) January 2017

Small Private Sector January 2018

Application

Q & A

OBC 2012:

Changes to

Section 3.8 for

Barrier-Free

Design

2012 Ontario Building Code

3.2.4.19. Visual Fire Alarm Signals All occupancies

3.3.4.9. Reinforcement of Washroom Walls Residential

3.4.6.1. Tactile Walking Surface Indicators All occupancies

3.7.4.2. Universal Washroom Permission All occupancies

Universal Washroom Non-Accessible Washroom

3.8.1.2. Accessible Principal Entrance All occupancies

3.8.1.3. Lay-By Space All occupancies

Every 30m

3.8.1.3. Accessibility Principles All occupancies

3.8.1.5. Controls All occupancies

3.8.2.1. Rooftop Amenity All occupancies

3.8.2.1. Accessible Path of Travel All occupancies

3.8.2.1. Accessible and Adaptable Seating Assembly

Number of Fixed Seats Required number of spaces for persons with mobility devices

Required number of adaptable seats

Up to 20 2 1

21 to 40 2 2

41 to 60 2 3

61 to 80 2 4

81 to 100 3 5

+ 100 3% of seating 5 seats or 5%

3.8.3.6. Accessible and Adaptable Seating Assembly

3.8.2.1. Barrier-Free Style Units Residential

3.8.2.1. Exterior Passenger Loading All Occupancies

3.8.2.3. Number of Universal Washrooms All occupancies

Number of Storeys in Building

Required Number of Universal Washrooms per Building

1 to 3 1

4 to 6 2

Over 6 3 plus 1 for every 3 additional storeys

3.8.2.3. Number of Accessible Water Closet Stalls All occupancies

Number of water closets per washroom

Number of barrier-free water closet stalls per washroom

1 to 3 0-1 based on presence of universal washroom

4 to 9 1

10 to 16 2

17 to 20 3

21 to 30 4

+ 30 5 + 1 for every 10 additional water closets

3.8.3.1. International Symbol of Accessibility All occupancies

Accessible Entrance Ramp Access Passenger Loading Zone Washrooms Telephones Parking Areas Paths of Travel Means of Egress

3.8.3.3. Doors All occupancies

3.8.3.3. Power Door Operators All occupancies

3.8.3.8. Water Closet Stalls All occupancies

3.8.3.10. Urinals All occupancies

3.8.3.12. Universal Washroom All occupancies

3.8.3.13. Showers All occupancies

Number of Showers

Minimum Number of Showers Required to be Barrier-Free

1 0

2 to 7 1

Over 7 1 plus 1 for every group of 7 showers

Pools and Spas All public spaces

Renovation All occupancies

Universal Design: Accommodate for All

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www.accessabilityadvantage.ca

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Amy Pothier apothier@quadrangle.ca

Jesse Klimitz jklimitz@quadrangle.ca

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