CAN/ASC-2.11 Accessible-Ready Modular Homes – Notice of intent
This notice of intent informs the public and other standards development organizations of our intention to develop or adopt a new standard. This is to avoid duplication in the development of accessibility standards. The notice also defines the scope of the standard that we propose, defines the need for the project, and provides the period of time during which we invite the public to send us their comments about this standard.
Standards development organization
Accessibility Standards Canada
Contact information
Email:
Info.Accessibility.Standards-Normes.Accessibilite.Info@canada.gc.ca
Mailing address:
320, St-Joseph Boulevard
Suite 246
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Telephone:
1-833-854-7628
Work program
The work program lists all of Accessibility Standards Canada’s in-progress and completed standards. It is available on our site.
Designation number
CAN-ASC-2.11
Standard type
National Standard of Canada – Domestic
Standard development activity
New standard
International Classification for Standards (ICS) codes
- 91.040.030 - Residential buildings
- 11.180 - Aids for disabled or handicapped persons
- 91.060 - Elements of Buildings
Comment Period Start Date
2025-06-17
SDO Comment Period End Date:
2025-08-01
Scope
The purpose of CAN/ASC-2.11: Accessible-Ready Modular Homes is to develop a standard that goes above mandatory minimum technical specifications and produces equity-based technical requirements.
There are common areas where people with disabilities may experience barriers to accessibility in modular homes. These areas within the modular homes include, but are not limited to:
- entrances
- interior and exterior paths of travel
- washrooms
- storage areas
- mechanical and electrical spaces
- kitchens
- bedrooms
- multi-use rooms
- laundry areas
- utility rooms
- stairs
- means of emergency egress (exit)
To address these barriers, this standard will first have to define what a modular home is by establishing limits for an accessible-ready modular homes standard. The standard will then establish technical requirements to support the design and construction of accessible-ready modular homes, including but not limited to:
- Design for accessible-ready
- Clearances and areas
- Parking and garages
- Interior
- Operating controls
- Stairs
- Interior vertical paths of travel
- Structure
- Emergencies
This standard will align with relevant technical requirements found in other Accessibility Standards Canada standards. These include:
- CAN/ASC-2.8: Accessible-Ready Housing
- CAN/ASC-2.10: Accessible-Ready Small Homes