The Ontario Building Code | Emergency Reporting Devices
3.13.5.9. Emergency Reporting Devices
(1) Emergency reporting devices shall be located on passenger platforms and throughout a rapid transit station such that the distance of travel from any point in the public areato such a device is not more than 90 m.
(2) The emergency reporting devices required in Sentence (1) are permitted to be public telephones with an emergency no charge capability and their location shall be plainly indicated by appropriate signs.
In Plain Language
Emergency reporting devices must be positioned on platforms and throughout a rapid transit station so no point in the public area is more than 90 m from one, giving passengers a way to summon help quickly.
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.