In Plain Language

Open exterior stairways can't serve as a means of egress for residents above the second floor of a long-term care home, reflecting the added fall and mobility risks these residents face using an unenclosed outdoor stair.

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.