The Ontario Building Code | Principal Entrances
9.9.2.4. Principal Entrances
(1) Except for doors serving a single dwelling unit, at least one door at every principal entrance to a building providing access from the exterior at ground level shall be designed in accordance with the requirements for exits.
Note: On July 1, 2017, Sentence 9.9.2.4.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out "single dwelling unit" and substituting "Houseor an individual dwelling unit". (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 89)
In Plain Language
Principal entrances, a building's main public entry doors, have specific requirements set out in this article addressing their role in both everyday access and emergency egress.
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.