The Ontario Building Code provides detailed criteria in Section 3.8. Free online access is available for study,however, not for use in professional examinations.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)develops guidelines for specific facilities such as hospitals.
CSA also provides Health & Safety Standards related to the workplace design.
CSA publishes a guide to Barrier-free design.
In the United States, it is the American Disabilities Act which is equivalent to the requirements of both the Ontario Building Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
The Ontario Human Rights Code prescribes accessibility.
Public Works and Government Services Canada provides technical specifications and also guidance for federal facilities.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)develops guidelines for specific facilities such as hospitals.
CSA also provides Health & Safety Standards related to the workplace design.
CSA publishes a guide to Barrier-free design.
In the United States, it is the American Disabilities Act which is equivalent to the requirements of both the Ontario Building Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
The Ontario Human Rights Code prescribes accessibility.
Public Works and Government Services Canada provides technical specifications and also guidance for federal facilities.