Accessibility Design Standards

Accessibility Design

Learn about the Accessibility Design Standards that guide the construction and renovation of City-owned and leased properties in the City of Burlington.

The City of Burlington’s Accessibility Design Standards help create inclusive, accessible spaces for everyone. These standards guide the design of new City facilities and renovations, support barrier-free environments for people with disabilities, and encourage accessible design in developments across the community.

Accessibility design standards for inclusive, barrier-free spaces

All new facilities and renovations to properties owned and leased by the City of Burlington must follow our Accessibility Design Standards. These standards provide instruction on how to create a more usable and accessible environment for everyone, including people with disabilities.

While not required, we encourage the use of the Accessibility Design Standards in the development and construction of all new facilities, private or public, throughout the community.

Conflicting accessibility requirements

If there is a conflict between the requirements of the Accessibility Design Standards and Ontario Building Code, federal or provincial accessibility legislation requirements, the most accommodating requirements will apply.

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Publication Date	04/13/2016