The Ontario Building Code | Exit Stairs, Ramps and Landings
9.8.1.3. Exit Stairs, Ramps and Landings
(1) Where a stair, ramp or landing forms part of an exit, the appropriate requirements in Sections 9.9. and 9.10. shall also apply.
In Plain Language
Exit stairs, ramps, and landings, meaning those that form part of a required means of escape, have their own specific requirements addressed in this article.
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.