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Accessibility Design Standards The path to an accessible future [Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes.] Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards Second Edition, October 2017 City of Oshawa 50 Centre Street South Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7 Email: [email protected] The City of Oshawa would like to acknowledge and thank the City of Ottawa and the City of Markham for permitting this adaptation of their Accessibility Design Guidelines. If you require this document in an alternate accessible format, please contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or [email protected] Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards Revision History Second Edition October 2017 Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards ii Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Regulatory Framework ......................................................................................................6 1.2 Standard Organization .....................................................................................................13 2.0 Common Elements (Exterior and Interior) 2.1 Ground and Floor Surfaces ............................................................................................. 17 2.2 Ramps ............................................................................................................................. 21 2.3 Stairs ............................................................................................................................... 27 2.4 Guards and Handrails ...................................................................................................... 31 2.5 Overhanging and Protruding Objects .............................................................................. 33 2.6 Rest Areas ....................................................................................................................... 37 2.7 Tactile Walking Surface Indicators ................................................................................... 39 2.8 Drinking Fountains ........................................................................................................... 41 2.9 Public Telephones ........................................................................................................... 45 2.10 Seating, Tables and Work Surfaces ................................................................................. 49 3.0 Exterior Elements 3.1 Parking ............................................................................................................................ 55 3.2 Passenger Loading Zones ............................................................................................... 61 3.3 Exterior Paths of Travel ................................................................................................... 65 3.4 Curb Ramps and Depressed Curbs ................................................................................ 71 4.0 Interior Environments 4.1 Entrances ........................................................................................................................ 79 4.2 Doors and Doorways ....................................................................................................... 81 4.3 Interior Accessible Routes ............................................................................................... 93 4.4 Elevating Devices ......................................................................................................... ..97 4.5 Washrooms .................................................................................................................... 101 4.6 Showers ..........................................................................................................................117 Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards iii 5.0 Systems, Controls and Communications 5.1 Controls and Operating Mechanisms ............................................................................ 123 5.2 Assistive Listening Systems .......................................................................................... 127 5.3 Public Address Systems ................................................................................................ 129 5.4 Acoustics ....................................................................................................................... 131 5.5 Security Systems ........................................................................................................... 133 5.6 Fire and Life Safety Systems ......................................................................................... 135 5.7 Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 139 5.8 Signage and Wayfinding ................................................................................................ 143 5.9 Windows ........................................................................................................................ 149 6.0 Special Facilities and Spaces 6.1 Assembly Areas ............................................................................................................. 153 6.2 Meeting and Multi-Purpose Rooms ............................................................................... 157 6.3 Cultural and Art Facilities ............................................................................................... 159 6.4 Cafeteria and Dining Facilities ...................................................................................... 161 6.5 Kitchens and Kitchenettes ............................................................................................. 165 6.6 Libraries ......................................................................................................................... 173 6.7 Recreational and Community Facilities ......................................................................... 177 6.8 Change Rooms .............................................................................................................. 181 6.9 Balconies and Terraces ................................................................................................. 185 6.10 Service Counters ........................................................................................................... 187 6.11 Waiting and Queuing Areas ........................................................................................... 191 6.12 Elevated Platforms or Stages ........................................................................................ 195 6.13 Visitability - Housing ...................................................................................................... 197 6.14 Outdoor Public-Use Eating Areas .................................................................................. 201 6.15 Recreational Trails, Beach Access Routes and Boardwalks ......................................... 203 6.16 Recreational Trail Design Checklist ............................................................................... 211 6.17 Inclusive Play Spaces .................................................................................................... 215 6.18 Inclusive Play Space Design Guide ............................................................................... 221 6.19 Inclusive Play Space Checklist ...................................................................................... 225 6.20 Office Environments (Reserved) ................................................................................... 227 iv Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards 7.0 Appendices 7.1 Glossary ........................................................................................................................ 231 7.2 List of Figures ................................................................................................................ 239 7.3 List of Tables .................................................................................................................. 245 7.4 Exterior Maintenance Checklist ..................................................................................... 247 7.5 Interior Maintenance Checklist ...................................................................................... 251 7.6 Feedback Form ............................................................................................................. 257 v [Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes.] vi Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards Introduction 1.0 Table of Contents Mandate..........................................................................3 1.1 Regulatory Framework ...................................................6 1.1.1 The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 .............6 1.1.2 The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005) .................................................................6 1.1.3 AODA Accessibility Standards...............................6 1.1.4 The Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) ............7 1.1.5 The Ontario Building Code (OBC, 2012) ..............8 1.1.6 Canadian Standards Association “Accessible Design for the Built Environment” (CSA B651-12) .........8 1.1.7 The Ontario Planning Act ......................................8 1.1.8 Scope and Application ..........................................9 1.1.9 Existing Barriers and Conditions .........................11 1.1.10 Implementation Alternatives ..............................11 1.1.11 Exceptions .........................................................11 1.1.12