The Ontario Building Code | Illumination
3.8.1.6. Illumination
(1) All portions of a barrier-free path of travel shall be equipped to provide a level of illumination in accordance with Sentence 3.2.7.1.(1).
3.8.2. Occupancy Requirements
In Plain Language
Every part of a barrier-free path of travel must be illuminated to the lighting level specified elsewhere in the Code, ensuring the path remains safely visible and usable.
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.