The Ontario Building Code | Application
9.9.5.1. application
(1) This Subsection applies to obstructions and hazards in every means of egress except those within a dwelling unitor serving a single dwelling unit.
Note: On July 1, 2017, Sentence 9.9.5.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out "within a dwelling unit or serving a single dwelling unit" at the end and substituting "within or serving an individual dwelling unit". (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 93)
In Plain Language
This article sets out when the obstruction requirements in this Subsection apply, covering things that could block or impede a safe path of 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.