Sebastian Lubczynski, Senior Architect, DPAI Architecture Inc. provided a presentation, entitled, 'Accessibility Design within Brampton Fire Station 215'.
Committee discussion and questions on this matter included the following:
- Clearance width according to Building Code requirements for access into the bay area of the building
- Availability of an adult change table
- Automatic door opener for the main office building
- Need for sufficient number of barrier free washrooms to meet occupancy of building
A motion was put forward to request that a review of the access corridor leading to the bay area of the building be undertaken to ensure that all needs of employees are met from an accessibility point of view.
Further discussion took place. The delegation and the project manager advised that all fire fighters and staff working at the station would be deemed fit for service and would have no disability issues. Fire fighters who may have an accident will be required to stay at home on disability. Staff added that the design of the station is considered to be 'standard design practice', with 'standard operations' for all City of Brampton fire stations.
Based on the response, there was consensus to withdraw the motion as put forward for consideration.
The following motion was considered: