Mandatory retrofits to upgrade life safety systems and improve features in accessible public bathrooms are among 127 recommendations recently presented to the Ontario government from the committee it appointed to review provincial accessibility standards for indoor and outdoor public spaces. The sweeping report addresses the objectives and details of guidance and requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Building Code, and calls for new definitions, firmer directives and numerous technical refinements. “The current regulatory and legislative framework in place to enforce accessibility in Ontario has not evolved fast enough to keep up with the growing needs of persons with disabilities across the province,” the report’s introduction states. The Ontario government is inviting public feedback until August 29. For new development, recommendations call for preparation of comprehensive accessibility reports as a condition of site plan approval.