The Ontario Building Code | Other Requirements for Windows, Doors and Skylights
9.7.2.2. Other Requirements for windows, Doors and Skylights
(1) Minimum sizes of doorway ="http://thehandyforce.com/doors/" title ="Toronto Door installer">doorways and doors within a barrier-free path of travel shall conform to Section 9.5.
(2) The protection of window and door openings="http://thehandyforce.com/windows/" title ="Window installer in Toronto">openings against persons falling through the window or door opening shall conform to Article 9.8.8.1.
(3) Properties of windows and doors within exits shall conform to Section 9.9.
(4) windows and doors installed to provide the required means of egressfrom bedrooms shall conform to Subsection 9.9.10.
(5) The location and protection of windows, doors and skylights in order to control the spread of fire shall conform to Subsection 9.10.12.
(6) doors between dwelling units and attached garages shall conform to Article 9.10.13.15.
(7) The surface flame-spread rating for doors and skylights shall conform to Article 9.10.17.1.
(8) windows and doors installed to provide the required access to a buildingfor firefighting purposes shall conform to Subsection 9.10.20.
(9) windows and skylights installed to provide required non-heating season ventilation shall conform to Article 9.32.2.1.
In Plain Language
This article sets out other requirements for windows, doors, and skylights not specifically addressed elsewhere, rounding out this Section's coverage of these building elements.
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.