CAN-ASC-2.1 Outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – 8. Additional requirements for accessible surfaces
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)
8.1 General
Outdoor surfaces include surfaces on all outdoor spaces listed in Clause 2.1.
All outdoor surfaces shall comply with Clause 6 except as indicated in Clauses 8.2 to 8.6.
The requirements for accessibility shall apply to both paved and unpaved surfaces and to surfaces located in urban, rural, and wilderness settings. The requirements shall apply to all surfaces, whether accessible to the public or employees only.
8.2 Trails
8.2.1 Trail surfaces
All trail surfaces shall comply with Clauses 6.10.2, 6.10.3, 6.10.4, 6.10.6, 6.10.9, and 6.10.11. The surface of a trail may comply with Clauses 6.10.5, 6.10.7, and 6.10.8.
8.2.2 Use of surface texture or type to convey information
A change in surface texture or type should be used to indicate to a person who is blind or partially sighted that there is information (e.g., interpretive signage) or facilities (e.g., a bench) available adjacent to the trail. The different surface texture or type should continue across the full width of the trail for a distance of at least 250 mm.
8.2.3 Trail tread width
8.2.3.1 Minimum trail tread width
Except as specified in Clause 8.2.3.2, trails shall have a clear width of at least 1000 mm. Passing spaces that are at least 1700 mm in width shall be provided every 100 m or within the user’s line of sight, whichever is shorter.
8.2.3.2 Trail tread width for higher-use trails
Where trails are designed with the expectation that users will need to pass others who are moving in the opposite direction at intervals of 5 min or less or distances of 100 m or less, the tread width shall comply with Clause 6.11.1.2.
8.3 Beach access routes
8.3.1 General
Except as provided in Clause 2.3, permanent or removable beach access routes shall comply with all provisions in Clauses 6 and 8.
The beach access route shall extend from the parking or arrival areas to the high tide level at tidal beaches, to the mean high-water level at river beaches, or to the normal recreation water level at lakes, ponds, and reservoir beaches.
Beach access routes shall not be required where pedestrian access to the beach is not permitted.
8.3.2 Beach access route locations
Beach access routes shall be provided in a number that complies with Clause 8.3.3 where any of the following facilities to serve the beach are constructed or altered or when a beach nourishment project is undertaken for a developed beach which permits pedestrian access:
- where circulation routes such as boardwalks, walkways, or dune crossings are provided along or across developed beach sites to provide pedestrian access to the beach or shoreline;
- where parking facilities are provided at developed beach sites and pedestrian access to the beach is provided near the parking facilities;
- where shower and toilet facilities are provided at developed beach sites and pedestrian access points to the beach are provided near the shower and toilet facilities; or
- where a beach boat launch is located.
8.3.3 Minimum frequency of beach access routes
At least one beach access route shall be provided for each 500 m of shoreline where required by Clause 8.3.2.
The number of beach access routes shall not be required to exceed the number of pedestrian access points that are provided to a beach.
8.3.4 Connections
Beach access routes shall coincide with or be located in the same general area as the pedestrian access points to the beach.
8.3.5 Outdoor constructed features
Where provided on beach access routes, outdoor constructed features (e.g., picnic tables, grills, water hydrants) shall comply with Clause 7.
8.3.6 Removable beach access routes
Removable beach access routes may be moved to a protected storage area during storms and other periods when the routes might be subject to damage. Removable beach access routes shall be returned to their appropriate position when the environmental conditions that required the removal of the temporary beach access route have abated.
8.3.7 Access into the water
Ramps or stairs complying with Clauses 6 and 7.10 may be provided to facilitate access into the body of water. A dry level place at least 1800 mm by 1800 mm to park mobility devices should be provided adjacent to the water’s edge.
Note: When access to an outdoor environment is no longer permitted, management of the accessible route ensures a person does not mistakenly enter the closed outdoor environment (see Clauses 9 and 10).
8.5 Surfaces for accessing outdoor fire pits, cooking facilities, or hot ovens
8.5.1 Clear width
Surfaces for accessing outdoor fire pits, cooking facilities, or hot ovens shall comply with Clause 6. If one or more than one of the conditions for exemption in Clause 2.3 exists, then the clear tread width may be reduced to no less than 1200 mm (the exception outlined in Clause 6.11.1.2 b) does not apply).
8.5.2 Slope
The maximum permitted slope on surfaces for accessing outdoor fire pits, cooking facilities, or hot ovens shall be 1:33 (3%). No exceptions shall be permitted.
8.6 Temporary surfaces
8.6.1 Description
Temporary paths are surfaces that are or can be installed or removed. Examples include:
- mats for crossing beaches or soft sand surfaces at low tide;
- paths installed temporarily for special events; and
- paths for providing accessibility for people using mobility devices.
Temporary surfaces can also be installed when construction or maintenance activities affect the accessible path of travel.
8.6.2 General
Temporary paths shall comply with Clauses 6 and 7. Temporary paths shall be durable, water-resistant, and securely positioned so that they cannot move during use. Temporary paths shall comply with this Standard at all times when in use.
8.6.3 Conveying information
Information that complies with Clause 9.3.4.2 regarding the location of, conditions on, and how to access the temporary path shall be available at the point of access and prior to arrival at the site.