CAN-ASC-2.1 Standard on outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – 1. Introduction
Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Reference publications
4. Definitions
5. Site planning
6. Common accessibility measures
- 6. Common accessibility measures
- 6.1 General space requirements
- 6.2 Reach range requirements
- 6.3 Knee and toe clearances
- 6.4 Doorways, gates, and open entrances
- 6.5 Operating controls
- 6.6 Seating
- 6.7 Accessible table and counter surfaces
- 6.8 Illumination and contrast levels
- 6.9 Sightlines
- 6.10 Common measures for outdoor surfaces
- 6.11 Clearances on or above outdoor surfaces
- 6.12 Changes in level and surface openings
- 6.13 Curb ramps and crosswalks
- 6.14 Stairs and handrails
- 6.15 Ramps
- 6.16 Edge protection and guards
7. Facilities and furniture
- 7. Facilities and furniture
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Parking and vehicle amenities
- 7.3 Outdoor play facilities
- 7.4 Furniture and amenities
- 7.5 Service animal facilities
- 7.6 Assembly areas and amphitheatres
- 7.7 Marina environments, docks, and piers
- 7.8 Outdoor showers
- 7.9 Outdoor toilets
- 7.10 Facilities for activities in water
- 7.11 Campgrounds
- 7.12 Temporary facilities
- 7.13 Passenger lift systems
- 7.14 Power charging stations for mobility devices
- 7.15 Pedestrian beacons and signals
8. Additional requirements for accessible surfaces
9. Wayfinding and communicating universal information
10. Maintenance for accessibility
Annex A (informative)
Annex B (informative)
Annex C (normative)
Annex D (informative)
1.1 Intended audience
This Standard provides information on spaces that are universally designed, accessible, inclusive, barrier-free, and safe for a wide array of people with different disabilities. It promotes universal accessibility, a principle that ensures no one is left behind and provides all users with a safe and convenient experience.
This Standard is intended for federally regulated entities. Lands that are federally managed and facilities located on those lands are also expected to comply with this Standard regardless of land or facility ownership. Lands jointly managed by federal and other agencies should not be exempt from this expectation.
This Standard may also be used in the design of provincial, municipal, and private outdoor spaces.
This Standard is intended to be used in consultation with persons with disabilities.
1.2 Design principles
This Standard provides a description of the five design principles that should be taken into consideration during the site planning process for any outdoor space, which can include all types of land uses, site sizes, and landforms:
- context;
- identity;
- user experience;
- movement; and
- lifespan.
See Clause 5 for definitions and criteria that should be addressed when applying these design principles during the site planning process.
Note: See Annex B for information on how these design principles were developed.