Nova Scotia Building Accessibility Checklist Note OTE THIS CHECKLIST HAS BEEN AMENDED TO INCLUDE ONLY LEVEL ONE CRITERIA AS REQUESTED BY TIR REAL PROPERTY. As such it does not form a complete Checklist. This checklist is produced by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal for the purpose of auditing Provincially owned and leased buildings to assess barrier-free access to those buildings. It incorporates clauses from the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (R ), the National Building Code of Canada (NBC 2005) and The Accessible design for the built environment - B65-04 ( ). This document is intended to be a working document, updated periodically when the codes or standards change. In the event of a discrepancy or conflict between this document and the codes or standards, the most current versions govern. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the currency of the document with respect to codes and standards. Columns A through F are designed to allow multiple items or rooms to be audited on a single page. The column entitled level is intended for Departmental Use. This checklist may to be used in conjunction with the Accessibility Evaluation Manual which elaborates on checklist items and provides alternate means of compliance where code compliance is not possible. Note Some Sections, although 2 or 3 is indicated, they are retained with a note Recommended because the criteria supports fundamental barrier free access. An example of this is SECTION G Interior Barrier Free Path of Travel - Interior Floor Finishes - Carpet Although Items No. G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9 are designated as LEVEL 3 Criteria, securement of carpet and ensuring that carpet edges are intact and not frayed or lifted to present a tripping hazard, remains good barrier free practice regardless. To that effect, they remain on the Checklist.
Table of Contents Checklist A: PARKING Checklist J: WASHROOM WITH MULTIPLE STALL(S) Checklist B: PASSENGER LOADING / DROP OFF ZONE Checklist C: CURB RAMP Checklist D: EXTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL Checklist E: RAMPS Checklist F: ENTRANCE Counters Serving the Public Checklist G: INTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL Checklist H: VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION Elevator Platform Lift Checklist I: STAIR OR STAIRWELL Checklist K: UNIVERSAL TOILET ROOM Checklist L: DRINKING FOUNTAIN Checklist M: PUBLIC TELEPHONE Checklist N: OTHER EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC AREA Meeting Room or Classroom Auditorium or Theatre Cafeteria Checklist O: SLEEPING UNITS Checklist P: INTERVIEW WITH BUILDING MANAGER Checklist S: SIGNAGE Checklist DR: DOORS
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST A PARKING. Where parking is provided, provide barrier-free parking to conform to: Number of Stalls Number Barrier-free 2-5 6-45 2 46-00 3 0-200 4 20-300 5 30-400 6 40-500 7 50-900 8 90-300 9 30-700 0 Each increment of 400 in excess of 700 one additional space 2. One per accessible viewing space in assembly occupancies 3. One per each barrier-free residential suite A- Total number of stalls on site A-2 Total number of accessible stalls 3.8.2.2.(4)(a) (b)(c) Table 3.8.2.2
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 2 VAN PARKING (if provided) B PASSENGER LOADING / DROP OFF ZONE B- Minimum size of access aisle adjacent and parallel to walkway at vehicle pull up space: 500 mm x 6000 mm 3.8.2.2.(3)(a) 5.3..(b) B-2 Where there is a curb, a curb ramp 3.8.2.2.(3)(b) 5.3..(c)(i) C CURB RAMP C- Maximum slope of curb ramp: :2 3.8.3.2.(2)(b) 6.6... C-2 Minimum width: 200 mm 3.8.3.2.(2)(a) 6.6..2.(b) C-3 Slip-resistant surface 3.8..3.(2)(c) 6.6..3.(a) C-4 Maximum slope of flared sides: :0 3.8.3.2.(2)(c) 6.6..4.(b)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 3 D EXTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL D- Stable, firm, slip-resistant walking surface 3.8..3.(2)(c) 3.3.. D-2 Have no opening or grating that will permit the passage of a sphere 3 mm diameter D-3 Elongated or grating spaces positioned perpendicular to direction of travel D-7 Where length of path is >30m, expand width to 500 mm for a distance of 500 mm at intervals not exceeding 30 m 3.8..3.(2)(a) 3.3.4.(a) 3.8..3.(2)(b) 3.3.4.(b) 3.8..3.(4)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 4 E RAMPS E- Maximum ramp slope: :2 3.8.3.4.()(b) 4..6. 6.3.. E-3 Minimum clear width of ramp between handrails: 870 mm 3.8.3.4.()(a) 4..6.3 E-4 landing of 500 mm x 500 mm at top and bottom of each run. Landing to extend 600 mm beyond latch side of out-swinging door and 300 mm of in-swinging door 3.8.3.4.()(c) 4..6.4.(a) 6.3.4.(a) E-5 landing 200 mm long and width of ramp where ramp changes direction and at intervals of 9 m 3.8.3.4.()(d) 4..6.4.(b) (c) 6.3.4.(a) 4..6.(b) E-6 Stable, firm and slip resistant, continuous, and even surface 3.8..3.(2)(c) 3.3..(a) (b) 4..6.5 E-0 Minimum height of curb used as edge protection: 75 mm 4..6.6.(a) RAMP HANDRAIL / GUARDS E-2 Handrails on both sides of the ramp 3.8.3.4.()(e) 3.4.6.4.(0) 3.4.6.5. 4..6.7.(b) 6.3.7 E-3 Intermediate handrail(s) if ramp width > 2200 mm 3.4.6.4.(2) E-4 Height of handrail above ramp surface (range): 865 mm - 965 mm 3.4.6.4.(4) 4..6.7.(f)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 5 E-5 Continuous gripping surface 3.4.6.4.(3) 4..6.7.(c) 4..4..(b) E-6 Circular handrail diameter: 30-43 mm 3.4.6.4.(3)(a) 4..4..(b) E-7 Maximum non-circular cross section: 45 mm 3.4.6.4.(3)(b) E-8 Minimum clear space between handrail and wall: 50 mm, or 60 mm if wall is abrasive 3.4.6.4.(8)(a) (b) 4..4..(e)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 6 F ENTRANCE. 50% of entrances shall be barrier-free (3.8..2.()) 2. A suite of assembly, business and personal services, or mercantile occupancy located on the first storey without access to the remainder of the building shall have at least one barrier-free entrance (3.8..2.(2)) 3. 50% of entrance doors, including interior doors of a vestibule, to be power assisted in: hotels; buildings in Group B, Div. 2 major occupancy; Group B, Div. 3 major occupancy with >0 residents; buildings>500m2 containing assembly, business & personal services, or mercantile occupancies (3.8.3.3.(4)) F- Entrance served by an accessible route 3.8..2.() 3.8..2.(2) F-2 Signage indicating location of accessible entrance 3.8.3..() F-3 Is entrance door power assisted? F-4 Power door operator functions in both directions of travel F-5 In a vestibule, each of 2 doors in sequence have power door operators 3.8.3.3.(3) 3.8.3.3.(4) COUNTERS SERVING THE PUBLIC F-7 Barrier-free section 760 mm long when counter exceeds 2 m 3.8.3.4.() F-8 Maximum height of barrier-free section: 865 mm 3.8.3.4.(2) F-9 Minimum knee space under barrier-free counters used as work surfaces on both sides: 760 mm x 485 mm x 685 mm (w x d x h) 3.8.3.4.(3) (a)(b)(c)(d)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 7 G INTERIOR BARRIER-FREE PATH OF TRAVEL. A barrier-free path of travel is required within all normally occupied floor areas on the entrance level, any storey exceeding 600 m 2 and any storey served by a passenger elevating device (3.8..4.()) 2. A barrier-free path of travel is not required to service rooms, floor levels not served by a passenger elevating device, or portions of assembly occupancies having fixed seats and not requiring wheelchair spaces (3.8.2..(2)) 3. The route from the escalator to the other floor access must be clearly indicated by appropriate signage (3.8..4.(2)) 4. Any floor level served by an escalator must also be provided with an interior barrier-free path of travel to that level INTERIOR FLOOR SURFACE G- Stable, firm, and slip-resistant surface 3.8..3.(2)(c) 3.3.. (a)(b) G-2 Floor opening does not permit passage of sphere greater than 3 mm diameter G-3 Elongated or granting spaces positioned perpendicular to direction of travel G-4 Where change in level in path of travel is <3mm, change is beveled with maximum slope in 2 G-5 Where change in level in path of travel is >3mm, sloped floor or ramp is provided 3.8..3.(2)(a) 3.8..3.(2)(b) 3.8..3(2)(d) 3.8..3(2)(e) 3.3.4.(a) 3.3.4.(b) G-6 Carpet securely fixed 3.3.3.(c) 3 Recommended G-7 Exposed edges not a trip hazard 3.3.3.(d) 3 Recommended G-8 Carpet: firm cushion, pad or backing 3.3.3.(e) 3 Recommended G-9 Maximum thickness of pad and pile: 3 mm 3.3.3.(b) 3 Recommended
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 8 INTERIOR SLOPE G-0 Maximum cross slope: :50 4...2.(b) G- Maximum running slope: :20 3.8.3.4.(3) 4...2.(a) G-2 If gradient greater than :20, route treated as ramp (Checklist E: RAMP) G-3 Maximum difference in floor elevation without ramp: 3 mm 3.8..3.(2)(d) (e) 4...2.(c) 3.3.2 Table G-4 Maximum running slope for ramp: :2 (Checklist E: RAMP) 3.8.3.4.()(b) INTERIOR CLEAR WIDTH G-5 Minimum clear width of interior route: 920 mm 3.8..3.() INTERIOR HEADROOM G-8 Minimum headroom clearance for doorways is 2030 mm 3.3..8. 3.4.3.4.(3)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 9 H VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION ELEVATOR (3.5.2..(3) based on Appendix E CAN/-B44 "Safety Code for Elevators" INSIDE CAB H- Cab floor is level and within 3 mm of floor E.2 H-3 Door protective and reopening device E.5. H-4 Automatic re-opening activators at 25 mm & 735 mm (+/- 25 mm) above floor E.5. H-5 Minimum door re-opening time period: 20 seconds E.5.2 H-6 Doors remain open for 5 seconds for hall call, and 3 seconds for car call E.6 H-9 Firm and slip-resistant floor surface E. H-37 Visual indication provided on hall call buttons
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 0 I STAIR OR STAIRWELL I- Radius of curvature of leading edge of tread (range): 6 mm - 0 mm I-2 Treads and risers shall have uniform dimensions in any one flight 3.4.6.7.(4) 3.4.6.7.(3) I-3 Height of risers Part 3 buildings (range): 25 mm - 80 mm Part 9 buildings (range): 25 mm - 200 mm I-4 Minimum depth of treads Part 3 buildings: >280 mm Part 9 buildings (range): 250 mm - 355 mm 3.4.6.7.(2) 9.8.4.2 Table 9.8.4.2 3.4.6.7.() 9.8.4.3 Table 9.8.4.2 I-5 Maximum projection of stair nosing: 25 mm 9.8.4.6.()(b) I-0 Slip-resistant nosings 3.4.6..()(a) 4..5.2.(e) 2 Recommended I- Colour contrast of horizontal face of nosing 3.4.6..()(b) 4..5.2.(f)(i) 2 Recommended I-2 Detectable warning surface at top of stair 3.4.6..()(b) 4..5.3 2 Recommended STAIR HANDRAIL I-7 Handrail on at least one side of stair 3.4.6.4.() I-8 Handrail on both sides if stair width 00 mm or greater I-9 Intermediate handrail(s) if stair width 2200 mm or greater 3.4.6.4.() 3.4.6.4.(2) I-20 Height of handrails above stair nosing: Part 3 buildings (range): 865 mm -965 mm Part 9 buildings (range): 800 mm - 965 mm 3.4.6.4.(4) 9.8.7.4.(2)(a) (b)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST I-2 Graspable handrail with diameter (range): 30 mm - 43 mm 3.4.6.4.(3)(a) 2 Recommended I-22 Continuous gripping surface 3.4.6.4.(3) I-23 At least one handrail continuous around landing 3.4.6.4.(5) I-24 Minimum clear space between handrail and wall: 50 mm; 60 mm if wall is rough or abrasive 3.4.6.4.(8)(a) (b) I-25 Handrails terminated so as not to create a hazard 3.4.6.4.(6) I-26 Handrail free of sharp or abrasive elements 4..4..(c) 3 Recommended J WASHROOM WITH MULTIPLE STALL(S) WASHROOM STALL J- Minimum clear width of accessible stall door: 800 3.8.3.8.()(b) (ii) J-2 Minimum size of accessible stall: 500 mm x 500 mm 3.8.3.8.()(a) J-3 Door swings outward unless sufficient room is provided within stall to allow door to be closed without interfering with wheelchair 3.8.3.8.()(b) (iii) 4.3.7.2.(c) J-9 Stall door capable of being latched from inside without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting 3.8.3.8.()(b) (i) 4.3.7.2.(g) 3.2.4 2 Recommended TOILET - multiple stall washrooms J- Height of toilet seat from floor (range): 400 mm - 460 mm 3.8.3.9.()(a) 4.3.6..(a) J-2 Back support, seat lid, or tank 3.8.3.9.()(c) 4.3.6..(c)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 2 J-3 Grab bar behind toilet if no attached toilet tank 3.8.3.8.()(d) (ii) 4.3.6..(d) 2 J-4 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and wall with grab bar: 460 mm J-5 Minimum distance between centreline of toilet fixture and any obstruction on other side wall: 030 mm J-7 Toilet paper dispenser range: 600 mm -700 mm above floor 3.8.3.9.()(e) 3.8.3.9.()(e) 4.3.6.5.(b) 3 Recommended J-8 Flush controls to be easily accessible 3.8.3.9.()(b) 4.3.6.3 2 GRAB BARS - toilet J-9 Slip-resistant grab bars 4.3.5..(a) 3 Recommended J-20 Minimum resistance of grab bars (force):.3 kn 3.8.3.8.()(d) (iv) 4.3.5.2 J-2 Grab bars free of sharp or abrasive elements 4.3.5.3 3 Recommended J-22 Grab bars to be mounted horizontally 3.8.3.8.()(d) (i)(ii) 4.3.6.4 J-23 Height of grab bars from floor (range): 840 mm - 920 mm J-24 Distance side grab bar extends in front of and behind front edge of toilet: 450 mm J-25 Length of grab bar behind and centred on toilet without tank: 600 mm 3.8.3.8.()(d) (iii) 3.8.3.8.()(d) (i) 3.8.3.8.()(d) (ii) Fig. 42 Fig. 42 4.3.6..(d)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 3 LAVATORY - multiple stall washrooms J-37 Minimum distance between centreline of lavatory and side wall: 460 mm 3.8.3..() (a) J-38 Maximum height of lavatory rim from floor: 865 mm 3.8.3..() (b) J-39 Minimum clear height under front edge of lavatory: 735 mm LAVATORY KNEE SPACE 3.8.3..() (c)(ii) J-40 Minimum clear width: 760 mm 3.8.3..() (c)(i) 2 Recommended LAVATORY HARDWARE J-43 Insulated hot water and drain pipes 3.8.3..() (d) J-46 Maximum height of operable parts of dispensers (towel, soap): 200 mm 3.8.3..() (f) 2 Recommended
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 4 K UNIVERSAL TOILET ROOM K- One toilet and one lavatory in washroom 3.8.3.2.() (c)(d) K-2 Unobstructed turning circle of 500 mm in individual toilet room, and no dimension <700 mm TOILET universal toilet room 3.8.3.2.() (i)(f) K-6 Height of toilet seat from floor: 400 mm - 460 mm 3.8.3.9.()(a) 4.3.6..(a) K-7 Back support, seat lid, or tank 3.8.3.9.()(c) 4.3.6..(c) K-8 Grab bar behind toilet if no attached toilet tank 3.8.3.8.()(d) (ii) 4.3.6..(d) 2 Recommended K-9 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and wall with grab bar: 460 mm K-0 Distance between centreline of toilet fixture and any obstruction on other side wall: 030 mm K-2 Toilet paper dispenser range: 600 mm 700 mm above floor GRAB BARS - toilet 3.8.3.2.() (d) 3.8.3.2.() (d) 4.3.6.5.(b) 3 Recommended K-3 Flush controls easily accessible 3.8.3.9.()(b) 4.3.6.3 K-4 Slip-resistant grab bars 4.3.5..(a) 3 Recommended K-5 Minimum resistance of grab bars (force):.3 kn 3.8.3.8.()(d) (iv) 4.3.5.2 K-6 Grab bars free of sharp or abrasive elements 4.3.5.3 3 Recommended
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 5 K-7 Grab bars to be mounted horizontally 3.8.3.8.()(d) (i)(ii) 4.3.6.4 K-8 Height of grab bars from floor (range): 840 mm - 920 mm K-9 Distance side grab bar extends in front of and behind front edge of toilet: 450 mm K-20 Length of grab bar behind and centred on toilet without tank: 600 mm LAVATORY - universal toilet room K-23 Minimum distance between centreline of lavatory and side wall: 460 mm 3.8.3.8.()(d) (iii) 3.8.3.8.()(d) (i) 3.8.3.8.()(d) (ii) 3.8.3..() (a) Fig. 42 Fig. 42 4.3.6..(d) K-24 Maximum height of lavatory rim from floor: 865 mm 3.8.3..() (b) K-25 Minimum clear height under front edge of lavatory: 735 mm LAVATORY KNEE SPACE 3.8.3..() (c)(ii) K-26 Minimum clear width: 760 mm 3.8.3..() (c)(i) 2 Recommended K-27 Minimum clear height at a distance 205 mm back from front edge of lavatory: 685 mm LAVATORY HARDWARE 3.8.3..() (c)(iii) 2 Recommended K-29 Insulated hot water and drain pipes 3.8.3..() (d)
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 6 K-32 Maximum height of operable parts of dispensers: 200 mm 3.8.3..() (f) 2 Recommended
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BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 8 M PUBLIC TELEPHONE M-3 Telephone identified by international symbol of access 3.8.3..(2) 4.5.3.7 M-4 Maximum height operable parts, including coin slot: 200 mm 3.8.3.5.(3) 4.5.2.2.(b) M-6 Minimum height of clear knee space: 685 mm 3.8.3.4.(3) (b) 4.5.2.6.(b) 2 Recommended
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 9 N OTHER EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC AREA MEETING ROOM OR CLASSROOM N- Meeting room or classroom is accessible (doors, floor surface) N-8 Minimum size of viewing position if side approach: 900 mm x 525 mm (w x d) N-9 Minimum size of viewing position if front or rear approach: 900 mm x 220 mm (w x d) 3.8.2..() 3.8.3.6.()(b) 2 Recommended 3.8.3.6.()(b) 2 Recommended
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BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST 2 P INTERVIEW WITH BUILDING MANAGER P- Building occupancy type P-2 Area occupied by the provincial government (s.m.) P-3 Date of construction - is it a listed historic building? P-4 Client occupancy (provincial / third parties) P-5 Number of public service employees P-6 Number of employees with disabilities on staff P-7 Number of visitors to the building P-8 Requests or complaints received P-9 Suggestions for accessibility based on observation of building use P-0 Is there assistive listening anywhere in the building?
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST S SIGNAGE Sign to identify entrance, TTY phone, washroom, shower, elevator, and parking space. Directional sign to indicate location of entrance and accessible washroom if location is not obvious. S- Sign incorporating international symbol of accessibility indicating location of each accessible entrance 3.8.3..()
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST DR DOORS To be used for doors in the following locations: Entrances; Barrier Free Path of Travel - Interior; Stairs; Washrooms DR- Maneuvering space at manually operated doors: 300 mm beside latch on push side 600 mm beside latch on pull side DR-2 Floors to be level at each side of door and to extend out from door the barrier-free travel width, but need not exceed 500 mm DR-3 Minimum clear opening width when door in open position: 800 mm 3.8.3.3.(9)(a)(b) 4..3.2. Fig. 5 3.8.3.3.(2) (a)(b) 3.8.3.3.() 4..3.2. Fig. 5 DR-4 Maximum height of threshold: 3 mm 3.8.3.3.(3) DR-5 Threshold beveled 3.8.3.3.(3) DR-6 Door hardware easily operable by one hand 3.3..3(3) 3.8.3.3.(2) DR-7 Door handle must not require tight grasp or twisting of wrist as the only means of operation. DR-8 Maximum opening force for manually operated exterior doors: 38 N; interior doors: 22 N DR-9 Minimum clear space between two doors in series, excluding width of doors that swing into space: 200 mm DR-0 Multiple-leaf door: at least one leaf complies with all above DR- Height of door hardware from floor (range): 800 mm - 200 mm 3.8.3.3.(2) 4..3.7..(a) 3.2.4.(a)(b) 3.8.3.3.(6)(a)(b) 3.8.3.3.(0) 4..3.5. 3.8.3.3.() 4..3.7..(b) 2 Recommended DR-2 Minimum closing time of interior door with closer: 3 s 3.8.3.3.(8) 2 Recommended