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From April to October, the City of Ottawa performs construction site assessments to verify that the sites are always accessible for residents.
The City’s construction contracts include accessibility requirements for construction sites as per the Accessibility Design Standards. Every year, the City assesses many construction sites as an important tool to verify that requirements are met and the sites always remain accessible for residents.
To choose which sites are visited, the City’s Infrastructure and Water Services Department selects from a list of active construction projects with an emphasis on sites that significantly impact pedestrian traffic. Site assessments are conducted between April and October.
Sandra Majkic is a Professional Engineer for Guidelines and Standards with the City. She is part of a team that is responsible for scheduling and performing site accessibility assessments. We had the opportunity to tag along on a recent site assessment with Sandra for the Broadview Avenue Integrated Renewal project. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation.
Sandra Majkic, P. Eng, Senior Guidelines and Standards Engineer | Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
What does a construction site assessment usually entail?
The assessment consists of a walkthrough of the construction site to check accessibility features as per the requirements, such as:
Who attends a site assessment?
While the assessment is performed by a City employee, project team members – including contractors working for the City – are encouraged to walk through the site as part of the assessment. This not only results in the quick resolution of any issues noted, but also provides an opportunity to educate staff and others.
Sandra Majkic, P.Eng, Senior Guidelines and Standards Engineer and Daniel Brazeau, Certified Engineering Technician, Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Services | Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
The assessment is completed. Then what?
After an assessment is complete, a report is prepared to describe what was noted based on the accessibility requirements and it is shared with the project team. Assessments and input are well received by on-site construction staff since they are always looking to make improvements. The report allows them to make necessary changes to ensure an accessible site.
Could you provide an example of an improvement that could be addressed in an assessment?
Sometimes the width of a temporary sidewalk needs to be addressed. The minimum width is to be 1.5 metres, so if there are obstructions making it narrower, we would note that in our report for the contractor to fix.
Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
Can Ottawa residents get involved?
Yes! Every year, the City of Ottawa looks forward to including members of the community to be part of assessments based on their experiences. Anyone interested in participating can contact the City’s Standards group. A site visit typically takes two hours to complete, and a hard hat and vest are provided for volunteers. Protective footwear is not provided and is not mandatory.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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The City’s construction contracts include accessibility requirements for construction sites as per the Accessibility Design Standards. Every year, the City assesses many construction sites as an important tool to verify that requirements are met and the sites always remain accessible for residents.
To choose which sites are visited, the City’s Infrastructure and Water Services Department selects from a list of active construction projects with an emphasis on sites that significantly impact pedestrian traffic. Site assessments are conducted between April and October.
Sandra Majkic is a Professional Engineer for Guidelines and Standards with the City. She is part of a team that is responsible for scheduling and performing site accessibility assessments. We had the opportunity to tag along on a recent site assessment with Sandra for the Broadview Avenue Integrated Renewal project. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation.
Sandra Majkic, P. Eng, Senior Guidelines and Standards Engineer | Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
What does a construction site assessment usually entail?
The assessment consists of a walkthrough of the construction site to check accessibility features as per the requirements, such as:
- What type of material is underfoot? Is it smooth? Is it unobstructed?
- What signage is posted?
- What fencing is in place? Is it cane detectable?
Who attends a site assessment?
While the assessment is performed by a City employee, project team members – including contractors working for the City – are encouraged to walk through the site as part of the assessment. This not only results in the quick resolution of any issues noted, but also provides an opportunity to educate staff and others.
Sandra Majkic, P.Eng, Senior Guidelines and Standards Engineer and Daniel Brazeau, Certified Engineering Technician, Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Services | Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
The assessment is completed. Then what?
After an assessment is complete, a report is prepared to describe what was noted based on the accessibility requirements and it is shared with the project team. Assessments and input are well received by on-site construction staff since they are always looking to make improvements. The report allows them to make necessary changes to ensure an accessible site.
Could you provide an example of an improvement that could be addressed in an assessment?
Sometimes the width of a temporary sidewalk needs to be addressed. The minimum width is to be 1.5 metres, so if there are obstructions making it narrower, we would note that in our report for the contractor to fix.
Photo: Phil Renaud, City of Ottawa
Can Ottawa residents get involved?
Yes! Every year, the City of Ottawa looks forward to including members of the community to be part of assessments based on their experiences. Anyone interested in participating can contact the City’s Standards group. A site visit typically takes two hours to complete, and a hard hat and vest are provided for volunteers. Protective footwear is not provided and is not mandatory.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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