The Ontario Building Code | Washrooms Required to be Barrier-Free
3.8.2.3. washrooms Required to be Barrier-Free
(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.
Table 3.8.2.3.A.
Minimum Number of Universal washrooms per Building
Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(2)
| Item | Column 1 Number of Storeys in Building | Column 2 Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms per Building |
| 1. | 1 to 3 | 1 |
| 2. | 4 to 6 | 2 |
| 3. | Over 6 | 3, plus 1 for each additional increment of 3 storeys in excess of 6 storeys |
(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 provided in the washroom shall conform to Table 3.8.2.3.B.
Table 3.8.2.3.B.
Minimum Number of Water Closet Stalls Required to be Barrier-Free
Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3)
| Item | Column 1 Number of Water Closets per Washroom | Column 2 Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Water Closet Stalls per Washroom |
| 1. | 1 to 3 | 0, where a universal washroom is provided on the same floor level within 45 m of the washroom, or |
| 2. | 4 to 9 | 1 |
| 3. | 10 to 16 | 2 |
| 4. | 17 to 20 | 3 |
| 5. | 21 to 30 | 4 |
| 6. | Over 30 | 5, plus 1 for each additional increment of 10 water closets per washroom in excess of 30 water closets per washroom |
(4) Except as permitted in Sentence (5), where washrooms in excess of those required by Subsection 3.7.4. are provided in a storeythat is required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-freepath 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-freewashrooms are provided on the same floor level within 45 m, or
(c) they are located in an individualsuite that is,
(i) used for a business and personal services occupancy, a mercantile occupancy or an industrial occupancy,
(ii) less than 300 m2in area, and
(iii) completely separated from, and without access to, the remainder of the building.
(6) Where a washroom required by Subsection 3.7.4. is provided in a storeythat is not required by Article 3.8.2.1. to have a barrier-freepath of travel, the washroom shall,
(a) conform to Article 3.8.3.9. and Sentences 3.8.3.10.(5) and 3.8.3.11.(5), and
(b) be provided with at least one ambulatory water closet stall conforming to Sentence 3.8.3.8.(10).