The Ontario Building Code | Mirrors or Draperies
9.9.5.6. Mirrors or Draperies
(1) No mirror shall be placed in or adjacent to any exit so as to cause confusion regarding the direction of exit, and no mirror or draperies shall be placed on or over exit doors.
In Plain Language
Mirrors or draperies can't be installed in ways that could confuse someone trying to locate an exit during an emergency, as set out 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.