Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Senior's needs -barrier free access

[James Kacki (jimkacki]

Somebody wrote:
> So what do seniors need?  ADA-compliant bathrooms and kitchens (I
> still have to figure out what the equivalent is here in Canada),


Hi,
 In Canada the National Buiding Code (2005 is the latest) contains all 
of the requirements for accessible (called 'barrier-free' in the Code) 
bathrooms, kitchens etc. Actually it contains all the requirements for 
barrier-free access everywhere inside the home as well as all other 
building types.  Where you live, the Ontario Government has adopted most 
of the national code requirements and has ammended /added some 
requirements to create the Ontario Building Code.
Hope this helps!
James