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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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Amy Pothier [email protected]
Jesse Klimitz [email protected]
