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The Ontario Building Code | Interior Stairs Extending through the Roof

9.8.4.7. interior Stairs Extending through the Roof

(1) interior stairways extending through the roof of a buildingshall be protected from ice and snow.

9.8.5. Ramps

In Plain Language

Where an interior stair extends up through the roof, such as to a rooftop access hatch, this article sets out the specific requirements that apply to that condition.

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.