In Plain Language

Stairs can't exceed a maximum height between landings, as set out in this article, requiring a landing to break up an otherwise very long, fatiguing, and potentially dangerous flight of steps.

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.