The public areas of this facility have been audited primarily using the CSA Standard B651-04, "Accessible Design for the Built Environment" and the Ontario Building Code 2006. The CSA Standard is considered to be the leading Canadian document on accessibility. This Standard specifies the technical requirements to make buildings and other facilities accessible and safely usable by persons with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
The scope of work for this construction project included:
- Enlarge and reconstruct washrooms on both the main and second floors to improve accessibility;
- Remove and reconstruct/replace millwork at both the Bar and Coat Check;
- Remove and renovate/replace the Box Office area to improve accessibility on both sides of the sales window;
- Improve access to the second levels by removing and replacing the existing two stop lift and making modifications required to extend the second level open lift that provides access between the two upper levels;
- Remove and replace existing pavers and sand / concrete base in the entrance walkway and courtyard to adjust the walkway slopes and improve accessibility;
- Install an additional area drain at the lane entrance to eliminate a ponding issue;
- Provide an alternate sanitary drain to Princess St. in the basement;
- Provide miscellaneous modifications to door sill conditions, push button locations, handrail extensions and stair tread conditions to meet accessibility requirements and;
- Provide mechanical and electrical modifications throughout the building as required to support the various items listed above.
For more information on this project please contact Julie Fossitt, Marketing Administrator at (613) 546-4291 ext. 1143 or jfossitt@cityofkingston.ca
