1. City of Ottawa Update to Accessibility Design Standards (ADS) Second Edition released November 2015 Jo-anne Moore, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Guidelines and Standards Infrastructure Services Department City of Ottawa

2. Agenda 1.Background 2.Overview 3.Objectives 4.New Sections of ADS 5.Updates to existing sections of ADS 6.Exceptions 7.Next Steps 2

3. Background  First Edition implemented November 14, 2012  Requirements to update (Second Edition) 1.Regulatory requirements oOBC amendments (Jan 1, 2015) oIASR (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. 3

4. Overview 4  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.

5. 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. 5

6. 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 6

7. 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 7

8. 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 8

9. 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 9

10. 2.11 Accessibility During Construction  Must accommodate when construction impacts pedestrians  Mandatory Construction Site Pedestrian Control Plan 1.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 10

11. 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 area 2.Wide doors, accessible routes on entrance level 3.Washroom on same level as accessible entrance  Basic access and adaptability  Communities are more liveable  Options to age in place 11

12. Updates to overall ADS 12 TopicWhat’s Changed LightingReference Section 5.7 ConsultationsExpanded 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 lower 2.Floor mounted barrier at least 75mm high Door clearanceWidth of 860 mm when door is open (accessible route) New way of describing opening “passage of an object” Handrails and guardsNew requirements per IASR and OBC

13. Specific Updates  Exterior Features: 1.Rest Areas 2.TWSIs 3.Benches 4.Curb ramps and depressed curbs 5.Depressed corners 6.Accessible pedestrian signals 7.Recreational Trails, Beach Access, Boardwalks 8.Exterior paths of travel 13

14. Change in level or drop-off immediately adjacent: 200mm or greater. 14

15.  Interior Systems: 1.Power-assisted doors 2.Elevating devices 3.Assisted listening systems 4.Tactile signage 15 Specific Updates

16.  Security Systems: 1.Facility security systems 2.Visual alarm systems 3.Emergency call systems in Washrooms 16

17. Specific Updates  Interior Amenities: 1.Interior accessible routes 2.Meeting and multi-purpose rooms 3.Kitchens 4.Pools 5.Change Rooms 6.Service Counters 7.Washrooms 17

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19. Specific Updates  Public Transit  Site Plan Checklist 19

20. Process for Exceptions “Our department has an exceptions process in place for documenting instances when the DOPS/ADS are not used.” 20

21. Next Steps  www.ottawa.ca Accessibility Design Standards www.ottawa.ca  Ozone - Accessibility Resources  Ozone Portfolios: InfrastructureServices  Technical Bulletin forthcoming  Feedback form  Annual review 21

22. Further information: Jo-anne Moore, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Guidelines and Standards Infrastructure Services Department City of Ottawa 613-580-2424 ext. 43975 Jo-anne.Moore@ottawa.ca StandardsSection@ottawa.ca 22