The Ontario Building Code | Exterior Exit Stairs that Serve a Hotel
9.9.2.6. Exterior Exit Stairs that Serve a Hotel
(1) Treads and landings of exterior exit stairs that serve a hotel shall be designed to be free from ice and snow accumulation.
9.9.3. Dimensions of Means of Egress
In Plain Language
Exterior exit stairs serving a hotel have additional requirements set out in this article, reflecting the particular fire safety needs of overnight-guest occupancies.
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.