The Ontario Building Code | Travel Distance within Rooms and Suites
9.9.7.6. Travel Distance within Rooms and Suites
(1) Except for dwelling units, the travel distance from any point within the room or suite to the nearest egress door shall not exceed the maximum travel distance in Article 9.9.8.2.
9.9.8. Exits from floor Areas
In Plain Language
Travel distance within a room or suite before reaching an exit access door is limited as set out in this article, keeping the initial leg of the escape route reasonably short.
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.