In Plain Language

This clause prohibits installing fuel-fired appliances (like furnaces or water heaters) directly within an exit or within a corridor that serves as an access to exit, keeping egress routes clear of combustion equipment hazards.

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.