In Plain Language

Grab bars, wherever installed, must be able to resist a minimum load of 1.3 kilonewtons applied either vertically or horizontally, ensuring they can safely support a person's full weight and leaning force.

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.