In Plain Language

This article sets the general requirements for stairs, ramps, handrails, and guards covered in this Section, forming the foundation for the detailed dimensional rules that follow.

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.