Section 1 OBC 3.8.2.2 4.3.12/13 Access to Parking Areas A barrier-free path of travel is provided from: a) the entrance to the exterior parking area b) at least one parking level where a passenger elevator serves an indoor parking level An accessible route shall be provided from each accessible parking area to an accessible entrance into the facility Each designated accessible parking space: Is not less than 2400 mm wide Is at least 2440 mm wide Provides an access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide (where more than one space is provided, a single access aisle can serve two adjacent parking spaces) Has a firm, slip-resistant and level surface (asphalt, concrete and gravel are acceptable parking surfaces) Provides an access aisle of 2440 mm wide. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide Have a firm, level and slip resistant surface. Where surfaces are paved, have access aisles clearly indicated by markings. Have a running slope of 1.5% for drainage and a maximum cross slope of 1%; Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 1 of 16
Access to Parking Areas continued Is located close to an accessible entrance as defined by Section 3 of this Checklist Each space is identified with a sign located not less than 1500 mm above ground level with the international symbol of accessibility and the words Permit Required Is located close to an accessible entrance Each space has an official designated disabled parking space sign developed by the Ministry of Transportation (1991), mounted vertically between 1500-2500 mm above ground; and an international symbol of access on the pavement of the stall. Each painted symbol will be at least 1000 mm long e painted white on a background field of blue. Where the location of designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities is not obvious directional signs shall be placed along the route leading to the designated parking spaces. Signage will incorporate the symbol of access and appropriate directional arrows Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 2 of 16
Access to Parking Areas continued Curb ramp is installed where space abuts a walkway and complies with Section 2 b) of this checklist Curb ramp is installed where space abuts a walkway If an Exterior Passenger Loading Zone is provided it shall have: An access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide and 6 m long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space A curb ramp where there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist A clearance height of not less than 2750 mm at the vehicle pullup space and along the vehicle access and egress routes Have an access aisle of 2440 mm wide x 7000 mm long adjacent and parallel to the pull up space. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide A curb ramp where there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist Have a height clearance of at least 3350 mm (9 ft.) at the parking space and along the vehicle access and egress routes Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 3 of 16
Access to Parking Areas continued If Parallel Parking Spaces are provided they shall: Be at least 2600 mm wide x 7400 mm long Have an access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide and 6 m long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space Number of parking spaces required: 1 for every 100 Be at least 3900 mm wide x 5400 mm long Have an access aisle not less than 2440 mm wide. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide Number of spaces required: 2-4 1 accessible 5-50 2 accessible 51-75 3 accessible 76-100 4 accessible 101-150- 5 accessible 151-200 6 accessible 201-300 7 accessible 301-400 8 accessible 401-500 9 accessible 501-1000 2% of total Other Requirements: If direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to the facility, at least one direct entrance from the parking garage to the facility must be accessible Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 4 of 16
Section 2 OBC 3.8.3.2 4.1.2/3/4 2a) Exterior Walks A barrier-free path of travel should have: A means of a continuous plane not interrupted by steps or abrupt changes in level A permanent, firm and slip resistant surface An uninterrupted width of not less than 1100 mm and a gradient not exceeding 1:20 A ramp installed where the gradient of the path is more than 1:20. The ramp has a running slope of not more than 1:20 Paths shall have a running slope not more than 1:25 Stable, firm, slip resistant and glare free Minimum clear width shall be 1220 mm wide. Optimal clear width shall be 1830 mm wide. A ramp installed where running slope is more than 1:25 Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 5 of 16
Barrier Free Path of Travel continued A total full width of walkway space that is free of obstructions and has a minimum height of 1980 mm. A level area adjacent to the entrance doorway conforming with Section 3 of this Checklist A curb ramp where a difference in elevation between levels in a walkway is not more than 200 mm which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist No opening that will permit the passage of a sphere no more than 13 mm in diameter Any elongated openings oriented approximately perpendicular to the direction of travel Minimum headroom shall be 2100 mm A level area complying with Section 3 of this Checklist A curb ramp where a difference in elevation between levels in a walkway is not more than 200 mm which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist No opening that will permit the passage of a sphere no more than 13 mm in diameter Any elongated openings oriented approximately perpendicular to the direction of travel Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 6 of 16
Barrier-free path of travel continued: Every path of travel less than 1600 mm wide has an unobstructed space /pad not less than 1600 mm wide x 1600 mm long. These spaces/pads are located not more than 30 m apart. A ramp, or other platform elevating device where there exists a change in elevation Every path of travel less than 1830 mm wide has an unobstructed space /pad not less than 1830 mm wide x 1830 mm long. These spaces/pads are located not more than 30 m apart. A ramp, or other platform elevating device where there exists a change in elevation Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 7 of 16
Section 2 OBC 3.8.3.2 4.1.10 2b) Curb Ramps Curb ramps will have slopes as follows: Curb ramps will have slopes as follows: 75-200 mm rise 1:10-1:12 slope less than 75 mm rise 1:8-1:10 slope 75mm rise 1:8-1:10 slope 150 mm rise 1:10-1:12 slope Has a width of not less than 1200 mm exclusive of flared sides Has an entire surface which: Is slip resistant The minimum width of curb ramps, exclusive of flared sides, shall be 1220 mm Has an entire surface which: Is slip resistant Has a detectable warning surface that is colour and texture contrasted with the adjacent surfaces Has a detectable warning surface that is colour- and texture-contrasted with the adjacent surfaces Provides a smooth transition from ramp to adjacent surfaces Has flared sides with a slope not more than 1:10 where pedestrians are likely to walk across them Provides a smooth transition from ramp to adjacent surfaces Has flared sides with a slope not more than 1:10 where pedestrians are likely to walk across them Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 8 of 16
Curb Ramps continued Be terminated in a manner that will not obstruct pedestrian travel or create a hazard OBC 3.8.3.4 4.1.9 2c) Ramps Has a maximum gradient of 1:12 If ramp length is more than 9 m; maximum slope is 1:20 Ramp has a minimum width of 900 mm Not located where will flow into traffic or be blocked by parked cars Has a maximum horizontal length 2 metres/2000 mm The running slope shall be between 1:20 and 1:24.9 and the maximum horizontal length between landings shall not exceed 9 m In retrofit situations where it is technically infeasible to provide a ramp with a running slope between 1:20 and 1:24.9, a running slope not steeper than 1:12 may be used, and the maximum horizontal length between landings shall not exceed 9 m Ramp has a minimum width of 950 mm Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 9 of 16
Ramps continued Has an area of at least 1670 mm x 1670 mm at the top and bottom and where a door is located or at intervals not more than 9 m along its length Ramps shall have level landings at the top and bottom of each run and also where the ramp changes direction: Landings shall have a minimum size not less than 2440 x 2440 mm if located at the top or bottom of a ramp or if served by a doorway. In a retrofit situation where creating a suitably sized landing is technically infeasible, the required landing size may be reduced to 1525 x 1525 mm. Where an intermediate landing at the switch back of a U- shaped ramp (Refer to Figure 4.1.9.1), have a length not less than 1650 mm and a width not less than 2440 mm. In a retrofit situation where creating a suitably sized landing is technically infeasible, the required landing length may be reduced to 1525 mm. The width may be reduced to 2120 mm Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 10 of 16
Ramps continued Landings continued: Where an intermediate landing at the corner of an L-shaped ramp or at a straight ramp have a length and/or width not less than 1525 mm Ramp is built to avoid water accumulation Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 11 of 16
OBC 3.8.1.2. & OBC 3.8.3.3 4.1.6/9 Section 3 Entrances- The number of barrier-free pedestrian entrances provided conform with the following: 1 if the building has 1-3 total entrances 2 if the building has more than 3-5 total entrances Not less than 50% - if the building has more than 5 entrances Each door within a barrier-free path of travel has a clear width of not less than 850 mm when open The entrance is accessed via an accessible route from the sidewalk or roadway and parking area Access to the accessible entrance does not require individuals to pass behind parked cars The accessible entrance is the principle entrance The number of barrier-free pedestrian entrances provided conform with the following: 1 if the building has 1-3 total entrances 2 if the building has more than 3-5 total entrances Not less than 50% - if the building has more than 5 entrances Minimum clear width of doors shall be 950 mm The entrance is accessed via an accessible route Access to the accessible entrance does not require individuals to pass behind parked cars The accessible entrance is the principle entrance Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 12 of 16
OBC 3.8.1.2. & OBC 3.8.3.3 4.1.6/9 Section 3 - Entrances The accessible entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener where the building is: A hotel A building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy A buildings in Group A, D or E major occupancy and having more than 300 m² in building area A door in a barrier-free path of travel consisting of a sheet of glass shall be marked with a continuous opaque strip that: Shall be colour and brightness contrasted to the background of the door Shall be at least 50 mm wide Shall be located across the width of the door between 1350-1500 mm high May incorporate a logo or symbol The accessible entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener where the building is: A building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy A buildings in Group A, D or E major occupancy and having more than 300 m² in building area Fully-glazed sidelights at exterior entrances or vestibules, as well as fully-glazed screens, shall be clearly identified with a horizontal row of decals, or a continuous stripe, minimum 50 mm wide and of highly contrasting colour, mounted with its centre line between 1475 mm-1525 mm from the floor or ground. A second row of decals, or a continuous stripe, a minimum 50 mm wide and of highly contrasting colour shall be provided, mounted with its centreline between 1170 mm-1220 mm above the floor or ground Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 13 of 16
OBC 3.8.1.2. & OBC 3.8.3.3 4.1.6/9 Section 3 - Entrances Vestibules located in a barrier-free path of travel shall have a minimum distance of 1200 mm between the doors and the width of any door that swings in its path Controls for power door operators shall: Have no face dimension less than 100 mm Have its centre located no less than 1000 mm and no more than 1100 high Be located not less than 600 mm beyond the door swing where the door opens towards the control The minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors in series shall be 1370 mm, plus the width of any door swinging into the space Controls for automatic doors shall: where manually operated shall have controls that are clearly visible which are at least 150 mm in diameter, located in front and clear of the door swing be mounted no higher than 1200 mm from the floor Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 14 of 16
Section 4 Other Requirements - Landscaping, Street Furniture Where variations in grading immediately adjacent to pedestrian walks are potentially hazardous (particularly to persons who are visually impaired), the hazardous edges of the walk shall incorporate clearly defined, canedetectable curbs at least 100 mm high Shrubs with thorns and sharp edges shall be planted at least 915 mm away from accessible pathways and seating areas Garbage cans, light standards, benches and other potential obstructions shall be located adjacent to pathways and shall: shall be close to a public entrance but shall not reduce the required width of an access route be cane-detectable be located to one side of the normal path of pedestrian travel openings shall be no higher than 1060 mm Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 15 of 16
Other Requirements continued Street furniture: shall not create an obstruction to other accessed elements (i.e. automatic door opener controls) shall incorporate strong colour contrast to differentiate it from the surrounding area Site Plan Review Checklist Ontario Building Code and Facility Accessibility Design Standards 16 of 16