In Plain Language

Vehicle guardrails, like those in parking garages, must be designed for a concentrated load of 22 kilonewtons applied horizontally outward at any point 500 mm above the floor, reflecting the impact force of a vehicle striking the rail.

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.