City of Ottawa Update to Accessibility Design

Standards (ADS)Second Edition

released November 2015Jo-anne Moore, P.Eng.Senior Engineer, Guidelines and StandardsInfrastructure Services DepartmentCity of Ottawa

Agenda1. Background2. Overview3. Objectives4. New Sections of ADS5. Updates to existing sections of ADS6. Exceptions7. Next Steps

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Background First Edition implemented November 14, 2012 Requirements to update (Second Edition)

1. Regulatory requirementso OBC amendments (Jan 1, 2015)o IASR (Jan 1, 2016)

2. Review through Accessibility Standards Conflicts Subcommittee (ASCS)

3. Alignment with Asset Management Policy Second Edition of ADS implemented

November 17, 2015.

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Overview

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Emphasis on creating inclusive environments for everyone.

Mandatory for all spaces and facilities owned, leased or operated by the City:• New construction, redevelopment, retrofit,

alterations, additions, etc. City also encourages other Ottawa

organizations to apply ADS.

Objectives

1. Identify notable changes or additions.2. Provide tools to become familiar with

the changes and applicability. ADS was developed to assist in

complying but all users must still be aware of all other legislation.

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New Sections of ADS 1.1.11 Exceptions 1.1.12 Other References 1.2.4 Special Note – High Tonal

Contrast 2.11 Accessibility During Construction 6.13 Visitability Guidelines

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1.1.11 Exceptions When exceptions are approved they must be

documented and shared with lead Department and the Accessibility Office.

Financial constraints not typically regarded as acceptable rationale for exception.

Exceptions within legislation: heritage, historic, environmental, not practicable, etc.

Detailed examples in IASR sub-sections

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1.1.12 Other References Additional references were consulted:

• CNIB• GAATES• AccessON• ISO

In addition to ODA, AODA, IASR, Ontario Human Rights Code, OBC, CSA B651, Planning Act

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1.2.4 Special Note – High Tonal Contrast

Tonal contrast – colour/brightness contrast between one surface and its adjacent surface (ex: handrail, wall)

Best Practice: colour and brightness contrast of 70% or more

High tonal contrast: • Dark brown / White AND Dark blue / White

Low tonal contrast: • Yellow / Grey AND Light blue / White

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2.11 Accessibility During Construction

Must accommodate when construction impacts pedestrians

Mandatory Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan1. Right-of-way construction;2. City buildings, parks, pathways, other public

spaces;3. Contract Administrator based on City-led project;

consultation with Traffic Management Unit

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6.13 Visitability Guidelines Visitability does not equate to barrier-free or

fully accessible units Guiding principles:

1. Level entry and clear space at entrance area2. Wide doors, accessible routes on entrance level3. Washroom on same level as accessible entrance

Basic access and adaptability Communities are more liveable Options to age in place

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Updates to overall ADS

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Topic What’s ChangedLighting Reference Section 5.7

Consultations Expanded requirements for: Recreational trails; Outdoor play spaces; Rest areas for exterior paths of travel; and, On-street parking spaces

Cane detectable leading edges

1. Horizontal edge - 680mm or lower2. Floor mounted barrier at least 75mm high

Door clearance Width of 860 mm when door is open (accessible route)

New way of describing opening

“passage of an object”

Handrails and guards

New requirements per IASR and OBC

Specific Updates Exterior Features:

1. Rest Areas2. TWSIs3. Benches4. Curb ramps and depressed curbs5. Depressed corners6. Accessible pedestrian signals7. Recreational Trails, Beach Access, Boardwalks8. Exterior paths of travel

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Change in level or drop-off immediately adjacent: 200mm or greater.

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Interior Systems:1. Power-assisted doors2. Elevating devices3. Assisted listening systems4. Tactile signage

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Specific Updates

Specific Updates Security Systems:

1. Facility security systems2. Visual alarm systems3. Emergency call systems in Washrooms

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Specific Updates Interior Amenities:

1. Interior accessible routes2. Meeting and multi-purpose rooms3. Kitchens4. Pools5. Change Rooms6. Service Counters7. Washrooms

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Specific Updates Public Transit Site Plan Checklist

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Process for Exceptions

“Our department has an exceptions process in place for documenting instances when the

DOPS/ADS are not used.”

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Next Steps www.ottawa.ca Accessibility Design

Standards Ozone - Accessibility Resources Ozone Portfolios: InfrastructureServices Technical Bulletin forthcoming Feedback form Annual review

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Further information:Jo-anne Moore, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Guidelines and StandardsInfrastructure Services Department

City of Ottawa613-580-2424 ext. 43975

Jo-anne.Moore@ottawa.ca StandardsSection@ottawa.ca

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