Author: Karma Board

Tagline: The scope of each of the two construction projects will be finalized in the spring after the Board reviews the contractors’ project bids. 

The scope of each of the two construction projects will be finalized in the spring after the Board reviews the contractors’ project bids. 

Karma’s main entrance accessibility features planned include the following:

• A standard 42” wide automated door with possible glass side panel/s
• Push button door openers installed inside and outside the store
• Reduced grade for interior and exterior ramps to meet with AODA compliance of 1-inch rise over 1-foot distance.
• Exterior cane-detectable guardrails.
• Smooth accessible pathway along the building’s north wall connecting the laneway to the main entrance (optional).
• Accessible drop off zone for people with disabilities (optional).

Karma’s structural repairs to the main store area include the following:

• Cracked roof joists that are not reinforced will be sistered.
• Sistered roof joists that have pulled apart will be secured.
• Missing cross supports for many of the roof joists will be installed.
• Damaged, buckling brickwork on the north wall will be rebuilt.