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Technical Committee on Accessibility
Preface
This standard was prepared by the Accessibility Technical Committee, under the jurisdiction of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategic Steering Committee, and has been endorsed by the Technical Committee. This standard has been developed in accordance with the Standards Council of Canada's requirements for the National Standards of Canada.
Accessible design for the built environment
0 Introduction
This standard also supports the principles of Universal Design (UD) as they apply to the built environment, i.e. designing environments so that they can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of age, size , ability or disability.
1 Scope
- Purpose
- Application
- Dimensions
- Figures
- Annexes
- Terminology
- Large print
In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, that is, a provision that the user is required to comply with in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a. In accordance with the recommendations of the CSA B651 series of standards, and for the ease of reading the information and universal accessibility, this Standard is printed in a 14-point font size.
2 Reference publications
Text accompanying tables and figures is considered part of the table or figure and may be written as required. Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access Final Report of the Anthropometry of Bicycle Mobility Project, 31 December 2010.
3 Definitions
Counterslope — the combined sum of the running slope of a curb slope and of the gutter slope, in percentages. Gutter slope — the transverse fall of the drainage area at the edge of the street directly in front of a curb slope.
4 General requirements
Area allowances
Minimum floor space for a person using a wheeled mobility device (manual wheelchair, electric wheelchair or scooter) (see section 4.1.). Minimum area at toe height for a person using a wheeled wheelchair (manual wheelchair, power wheelchair or scooter) to make a U-turn.
Operating controls
- Scope
- Floor area
- Height
- Operation
- Control devices
- Visual displays
- Illumination .1
- Colour contrast
The center line of the operating controls must be located between 400 and 1200 mm from the floor (see Figure 3). Operating controls must be illuminated a) to a level of at least 100 lx; and .. b) where reading is required, to a level of at least 200 lx.
Floor or ground surfaces .1 General
- Changes in level
- Carpets
- Gratings
- Tactile walking indicator surfaces .1 General
- Surface
- Tactile attention indicator surfaces
- Tactile direction indicator surfaces
Gratings located in pedestrian areas must .. a) have openings no larger than 13 mm wide in one direction; and .. b) placed so that the long dimension of the opening is perpendicular to the primary direction of travel. A tactile direction indicator shall a) if installed to define a route, . (i) be between 250 and 300 mm wide; .. ii) have a clear space of at least 600 mm on each side; . iii) having the elongate bars run in the direction of travel; and . iv) have a 600 to 650 mm square tactile attention indicator surface installed at turns and decision points.
Headroom and protruding objects .1 Headroom
- Height
- Headroom reductions
- Protruding objects .1 General
- Headroom maintenance In pedestrian areas,
- Width maintenance
Signage .1 Location
- Configuration of signs
- Characters
- Pictograms and symbols
- Illumination
- Tactile signs .1 General
- Tactile characters
- Pictograms and symbols
- Location of tactile signs A tactile sign shall
- Symbol of accessibility
The signs have letters and numbers a) sans serif; .. f) the height of the sign must be adapted to the intended viewing distance; and . g) use capital letters "X" to measure characters. When a facility or its elements are to be designated as accessible, the international access symbol is used (see Figures 12 and 13).
Additional considerations .1 General
- Functional and cognitive barriers Functional or cognitive barriers can arise where
- Environmental sensitivities
- Acoustics
Adequate ventilation (natural and mechanical) must be provided at the level necessary to dilute any. Accessible environments should be designed for sound control, both to provide auditory cues where needed, and to minimize distracting or disorienting sounds such as echoes.
5 Interior circulation
Accessible routes .1 Width
- Slope
- Lineup guides Lineup guides shall
- Safety
Doors and doorways
- Opening width
- Manoeuvring area at doors Doorways shall have
- Multiple-leaf doorways
- Revolving doors
- Two doors in series
- Thresholds Thresholds shall
- Door hardware
- Operating devices
- Door closers
- Door-opening force
- Power-assisted doors .1 General
- Location of controls
- Controls
- Security access systems
- Glazed panels A glazed panel in a door shall
- Doors in primary horizontal circulation routes Where fire regulations permit, a door connecting two primary
- Turnstiles and access gates
The sweep period of the door closers should be adjusted so that the door takes 3 s or more to move from a 90° open position. in a semi-closed position of approximately 12°. An electrically assisted swing door must .. a) take 3 s or more to move from a closed position to a fully open position, unless a safety sensor is installed;. For doors that are not automatically activated, the controls for power-assisted door opening must .. a) be located along the path of travel;.
Handrails
- Handrail grip Handrails shall
- Recessed handrail
If entrance/exit measuring devices are used, at least one clear width must be at least 850 mm. If the device does not correspond to this dimension (e.g. for turnstiles), there must be an adjacent alternative entrance with a clear width of at least 850 mm (see Figure 23). The recess in which the handle is located must extend at least 450 mm above the top of the rail (see Figure 26).
Stairs
- Treads and risers A flight of stairs shall
- Nosing The nosing shall
- Tactile attention indicator surfaces at stairs .1 General
- Location
- Stair handrails
All dimensions are in mm. . f) be illuminated on the walking surface to at least 50 lux; and g) have a horizontal strip at the edge of the tread which... ii) contrasts in color with the tread and riser; and (iii) extends over the full width of the tread. No further distribution or use permitted – © CSA Group .. d) where walking across a landing without a continuous handrail occurs.
Ramps
- Running slope and length A ramp shall have
- Cross slope
- Width
- Landings A level landing shall
- Surfaces
- Edge protection
- Illumination
- Ramp handrails
On ramps and landings that are not level or against a wall, protection is provided at all edges in the form of either .. b) a raised barrier or rail, the lower edge of which is not more than 100 mm from the ramp or landing. surface [see Figure 34 b) and c)]. The lighting on the surface of the ramp and its platforms must be at least 50 lx.
Elevating devices .1 Elevators
- Platform lifts
- Escalators
- Route of travel
- Illumination
- Moving walkways .1 General
- Treadway
- Width
- Angle of inclination
- Handrail
- Illumination
- Audible indication An audible indication shall
Emergency
- Visible alarms
- Areas of refuge .1 General
- Emergency signage
- Evacuation plans
- Access to secure areas
- Security access systems A security access system shall
- Card access
- Keypads A keypad shall
- Security gates or screens Security gates or screens shall
No further distribution or use permitted – © CSA Group .. a) identified by signage complying with clause 4.5;. Plans for signage indicating the available exit route shall be included in the fire safety/evacuation plan and procedure. documents, and this signage must also be clearly identified on all publicly displayed evacuation plans. Where a card is to be inserted into a reader, the reader shall .. ii) with its edges beveled; and . iii) color contrast with the surrounding surface;.
6 Interior facilities
Drinking fountains
- Spouts A spout shall
- Controls Controls shall
- Floor area
- Colour contrast
- Cantilevered fountains A cantilevered drinking fountain shall
The drinker must be in color contrast with the background.. a) be visible with a stick, recessed or otherwise placed out of the way;.
Washroom facilities .1 Identification
- Floor area
- Lavatories .1 General
- Lavatory counters
- Faucets
- Water temperature
- Washroom accessories
- Operation
- Mirrors
- Soap dispensers
- Towel dispensers/hand dryers
- Grab bars
- Size and spacing A grab bar shall
- Structural strength
- Surfaces
- Toilets
- Toilet fixtures A toilet fixture shall have
- Location A toilet shall
- Controls Flush controls shall
- Grab bars
- Toilet paper dispensers A toilet paper dispenser shall be located
- Toilet stalls
- Accessible toilet stalls An accessible toilet stall shall have
- Toilet stall doors Toilet stall doors shall
- Toilet stalls for users with limited mobility A toilet stall for users with limited mobility (see Figure 45) shall
- Urinals .1 General
- Grab bars
- Centreline indicator
A mirror must be mounted with its lower edge no more than 1000 mm from the floor (see figure 42). There shall be one L-shaped grab bar which .. i) is mounted on the side wall closest to the toilet; and . ii) has horizontal and vertical components that are at least 760 mm long so that. A toilet paper dispenser must be located .. a) such that the nearest edge of the dispenser is 300mm from the front of the toilet; and.
Universal washrooms .1 General
- Washroom door
- Washroom accessories
- Adult change table .1
The universal wash basin must be equipped with an emergency call system that can be triggered by a control unit inside the wash basin, which will activate sound and light signaling devices inside and outside the wash basin. The adult changing table, fixed or folding, shall be installed so that it does not encroach on the available transfer space when installed for use. Table controls, if present, must not be higher than 1200 mm. Personal lifting devices, if available, must be suitable.
Change benches .1 General
- Transfer space
Bathing facilities
- Water temperature
- Showerheads A showerhead shall
- Enclosures
- Shower floors The shower floor shall
- Roll-in shower stalls .1 Shower area
- Access area
- Grab bars
- Controls
- Thresholds
- Seat
- Bathtubs
- Access area
- Grab bars
- Controls
- Enclosures
- Bathtub floor
The free floor area in front of the shower entrance must be at least mm, with the dimension of 1500 mm running parallel to the shower entrance (see Figure 49). If a seat is present in a wheelchair-accessible shower cubicle, this must be a) on the side wall with the vertical handle; At the front of the bathtub, a free floor area of at least 800 mm wide must be provided over the entire length (see figure 50).
Communications
- Assistive listening systems
- Public telephones
- Protruding parts
- Operating devices A telephone shall have
- Cord length
- Illumination
- Telephones for standing persons At the telephone, a level shelf shall
- Telephones for seated persons At the telephone, a clear floor area shall
- Telephones for persons who are hard of hearing, deafened, deaf, or speech-impaired
- Directional signs
Where directional signs are provided for telephones, they should include appropriate accessibility symbols.
Seating
- Spaces at tables and counters .1 Floor area
- Height
- Knee clearance
- Rest area seating .1 Bench or seat area
- Benches or seats A bench or a seat shall
- Viewing spaces in assembly areas .1 Floor area
- Location of viewing spaces
- Sight lines
- Adaptable seating
A viewing area for a person using a wheeled mobility device must have a clear floor area. A viewing area for a person using a wheeled mobility device shall be ... a) adjacent to accessible circulation routes, adjacent to an egress route; A viewing area for a person using a wheeled mobility device shall provide sight lines that are... (a) comparable to those for all viewing positions; and .. b) not reduced in size or obstructed by standing spectators (see Figure 57).
Dressing rooms, fitting rooms, and locker rooms .1
7 Residential accommodation — Permanent and short-term
- General
- Design requirements
- Common use spaces
- Dwelling units
- Visitable dwelling units .1 Exterior circulation
- Entrance landing
- Entrance door
- Interior circulation .1 Corridors
- Washroom
- Accessible dwelling units .1 Circulation
- Parking
- Passenger pick-up areas
- Exterior route An exterior route shall
- Changes in level
- Entrances and doors
- Interior circulation .1 Corridors
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens .1 Floor area
- Bedrooms .1
- General features of dwellings
- Outdoor living areas
A toilet must comply with Clause 6.2.3. b) be located within a horizontal reach of not more than 500 mm;. Structural support areas in the walls surrounding the toilet must a) be capable of supporting grab bars to withstand a force of at least. Operating controls, such as electrical switches and outlets, thermostats, communication systems, breaker boxes, exhaust fans, water shut-off valves, etc., must comply with Clause 4.2. c) where shelves are provided, at least three shelves between 400 and 1200 mm from the floor (see Figure 62).
8 Exterior circulation, spaces, and amenities
Scope
Accessible routes .1 General
- Width
- Slope
- Drainage
- Edge protection
- Shared-use routes
- Exterior ramps An exterior ramp shall
- Exterior stairs Exterior stairs shall
- Illumination for pedestrian routes Illumination along a pedestrian route shall
The running and cross slopes of an accessible pedestrian route must comply with Article 5.1.2. a) be well drained to prevent the accumulation of ice and water; and .. b) do not allow water to flow over it from downspouts or other drainage systems. If the vertical drop is greater than 600 mm, a handrail complying with Article 5.5.8 must be provided. If the vertical drop on a walk-through platform is 250 mm or more, the edge shall be protected by a tactile attention indicator complying with Article 4.3.5.3.
Pedestrian crossings .1 General
- Pedestrian crossing variations
- Pavement grade level
- Raised crossings
- Curb ramps and blended transitions
- Running slope
- Cross slope
- Counter slope
- Surface .1
- Width
- Flared sides Flared sides shall
- Curb ramp drainage
- Turning space
- Parallel curb ramp
- Crosswalks .1 Surface
- Pavement markings
- Alignment of pedestrian crossing components Pedestrian crossing components shall be located to
- Medians and pedestrian refuge areas .1 General
- Raised medians or islands
- Level medians and islands
- Bulb-outs (curb extensions) .1
- Pedestrian crossing signals
- Accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
- Activation push buttons at pedestrian crossings
- Pedestrian signal timing
- Speed bumps
- Bollards
- Overpasses and underpasses .1 Pedestrian access route
- Pedestrian approach
The width of a curb ramp or mixed crossing, exclusive of extended sides, shall be .. b) where there is a marked pedestrian crossing, it shall correspond to that of the curb. No further distribution or use permitted – © CSA Group . ii) is located in the turning area at the transition to the right-of-way of the vehicle; . iii) extends the full width of the transition to the right-of-way;. 2100mm long, have the pedestrian clearance signal interval set long enough to allow a person to travel the full length of the pedestrian crossing and comply with clause 8.3.7.3.
Intersection design .1 General
- Types of intersections
- Uncontrolled access ramp intersections Where an uncontrolled vehicular access ramp intersects a
- Sign controlled intersections
- Signal-controlled intersections
- Roundabout intersections
- Vehicular overpasses or underpasses
- Pedestrian mid-block crosswalks
- Rail lines
- Intersection design features .1 Raised intersections
- Intersection corners
- Angle of intersection
A general sign-controlled intersection on a pedestrian route shall... (a) have a signalized pedestrian crossing complying with clause 8.3 for each controlled part of the intersection; and b) where an uncontrolled sliplane is part of the. Where two vehicular rights of way meet on an overpass or underpass, the intersection shall... (a) provide a pedestrian route complying with Article 8.2 for each route where pedestrians are permitted; Where a pedestrian crossing is installed in an uncontrolled location in the middle of a block to facilitate the crossing of the right-of-way of a vehicle, it shall… (a) have a signalized pedestrian crossing complying with Article 8.3; And.
Transit stops .1 General
- Identification A transit stop shall
- Boarding or alighting areas A transit boarding or alighting area shall
- Transit shelters
Where the right-of-way of a railway line intersects a footpath as defined in clause 8.2, a pedestrian crossing shall be provided which complies with clause 8.3.4. a) pedestrian crossings must be connected to the pedestrian path. beyond the right-of-way for mixed-passage vehicles that complies with clause 8.3.3;. Intersecting traffic lanes (without accessible ramps) meet with .. b) at an angle of not less than 75° where the right of way is limited.. i) with a distinctive visual and tactile stop bar where a tactile element can be accessed at or below 1200 mm from the ground; and . ii) a tactile directional beacon which, in accordance with clause 4.3.5.4, is at least 600 mm deep and extends across the width of the pedestrian path [see Figure 7 b)];. No redistribution or use permitted - © CSA Group. e) have an unobstructed clean floor area of at least mm directly inside the door; .. f) if no door is provided, the clear opening must be at least 1000 mm wide; and . g) if a door is provided, observe clause 5.2.
Urban furniture and equipment .1 General
- Amenity zone
- Rest areas
- Benches or seating
- Picnic tables
- Public telephones
- Drinking fountains
- Permanent washrooms
- Information kiosks
- Exterior signage Exterior signage shall
- Bicycle parking
- Parking meters, newspaper dispensers, or mail or courier boxes
- Waste receptacles, recycling bins, or ashtrays Where a waste receptacle, recycling bin, or ashtray is located
- Reflecting pools
- Miscellaneous items
If a drinking fountain is available, it must .. a) be located next to the access route or connected to it; and b) in accordance with clause 6.1 (see Figure 38). If an information kiosk is available, it must .. a) be located next to the access route or connected to it;. Various objects installed in public road traffic, such as a control box at an intersection, hydrotransformer or hydrant, must .. a) be installed outside the access route; .. i) are clearly distinguished from the surroundings with color-contrasting materials; and . ii) where on a paved public surface it is vertical up to a height of 2050 mm from the ground.
Landscaping elements
- Flower or shrub planters
- Planting bed edges
