The Ontario Building Code | Annunciators

3.13.5.5. Annunciators

(1) An annunciator shall be installed,

(a) in a location that is readily accessible to firefighters entering the building, and

(b) in the rapid transit station,

(i) in a designated collector’s booth, or

(ii) within viewing distance of a designated collector’s booth.

In Plain Language

An annunciator must be installed in a location readily accessible to firefighters entering the building, and within the station, either in or within viewing distance of a designated collector's booth.

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.