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The Ontario Building Code | Entrance Doors

9.7.2.1. Entrance doors

(1) A door shall be provided at each entrance to a dwelling unit.

(2) Main entrance doors to dwelling unitsshall be provided with,

(a) a door viewer or transparent glazing in the door, or

(b) a sidelight.

In Plain Language

Entrance doors must meet the requirements set out in this article, covering aspects such as size, swing, and weather protection appropriate for a building's main entry point.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.