(See Note A-3.8.2.3.)
(1)
A barrier-free path of travel shall be provided to barrier-free washrooms designed to accommodate persons with disabilities in conformance with the requirements in Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.12.
(2)
The number of universal washrooms conforming to Article 3.8.3.12. provided in a building in which a washroom is required by Subsection 3.7.4. shall conform to Table 3.8.2.3.-A. (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(2))
Table 3.8.2.3.-A Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms per Building
Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2)
(3)
Where a washroom required by Subsection 3.7.4. is provided in a storey that is required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel,
(a)
the washroom shall conform to Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.11., and
(b)
the number of barrier-free water closet stalls or enclosures provided in the washroom shall conform to Table 3.8.2.3.-B. (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(3))
(4)
Except as permitted in Sentence (5), where washrooms in excess of those required by Subsection 3.7.4. are provided in a storey that is required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel, the additional washrooms shall be designed to accommodate persons with disabilities in conformance with the requirements of
(a)
Articles 3.8.3.8. to 3.8.3.11., or
(b)
Article 3.8.3.12.
(5)
Washrooms need not conform to Sentence (4) provided
(a)
they are located within suites of residential occupancy,
(b)
other barrier-free washrooms are provided on the same floor level within 45 m, or (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(5)(b))
(c)
they are located in an individual suite that is
(i)
used for a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy,
(ii)
less than 300 m
(iii)
completely separated from, and without access to, the remainder of the building.
Table 3.8.2.3.-B Minimum Number of Water Closet Stalls or Enclosures Required to be Barrier-Free
Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3)
(6)
Where a washroom required by Subsection 3.7.4. is provided in a storey that is not required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-free path of travel, the washroom shall
(a)
conform to Article 3.8.3.9. and Sentences 3.8.3.10.(4) and 3.8.3.11.(5), and
(b)
be provided with at least one ambulatory water closet stall or enclosure conforming to Sentence 3.8.3.8.(10). (See Note A-3.8.2.3.(6))