In Plain Language

Glass used for a shower or bathtub enclosure must be safety glass rather than ordinary glass, reducing injury risk if the enclosure breaks in a wet, slip-prone area.

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.