The Ontario Building Code | Obstructions in Exits
9.9.5.4. Obstructions in Exits
(1) Except as permitted in Subsection 9.9.6. and Article 9.8.7.6., no fixture, turnstile or construction shall project within the required width of an exit.
In Plain Language
Exits can't contain the kinds of obstructions described in this article, similar in purpose to the public corridor restriction but applying specifically to the exit itself.
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.