The Ontario Building Code | Exterior Passageways
3.3.1.14. exterior Passageways
(1) An exterior passageway leading to a required exitshall conform to the requirements of Section 3.4. for exterior exit passageways.
In Plain Language
This clause requires exit doors and corridors to remain unobstructed at all times, prohibiting storage or other obstacles that would narrow or block the path of egress.
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.