Interim Accessibility Guidelines for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

The interim accessibility guidelines will be replaced by a provincial accessibility standard for the built environment, which is now being developed. These guidelines aren’t mandatory, but they can help public sector bodies begin their accessibility planning and be better prepared to meet the standard when it’s enacted.

Businesses and community organizations can also use the guidelines to make their indoor and outdoor spaces more accessible for all Nova Scotians.

Documents

Full document – Interim Accessibility Guidelines for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces (PDF 5 MB)

Document sections

Common elements (indoor and outdoor) worksheets:
 

• 4.1 Signage and wayfinding (PDF 128 kB)
• 4.2 Ramps (PDF 163 kB)
• 4.3 Stairs (PDF 180 kB)
• 4.4 Handrails (PDF 192 kB)

Outdoor public spaces worksheets:

• 5.1.1 Sidewalks and walkways (PDF 282 kB)
• 5.1.2 Curb ramps (PDF 101 kB)
• 5.1.3 Street crossings (crosswalks) (PDF 98 kB)
• 5.2 Transit stops (PDF 130 kB)
• 5.3 Parking (PDF 149 kB)
• 5.4.1 Trails (PDF 148 kB)
• 5.4.2 Parks and playgrounds (PDF 221 kB)
• 5.5.1 Waste receptacles (PDF 99 kB)
• 5.5.2 Picnic tables (PDF 172 kB)
• 5.5.3 Seating (PDF 99 kB)

Indoor public spaces worksheets:

• 6.1 Entrance and approach (PDF 169 kB)
• 6.2 Interior doors and doorways (PDF 165 kB)
• 6.3 Circulation (PDF 105 kB)
• 6.4 Public washrooms (PDF 711 kB)
• 6.5.1 Interior wayfinding (used in conjunction with 4.1, which is more detailed) (PDF 95 kB)
• 6.5.2 Reception area and service counter (PDF 1 MB)
• 6.5.3 Emergency systems (PDF 112 kB)  
• 6.5.4 Assistive listening devices (PDF 89 kB)