The Ontario Building Code | Independent Access to Exit
9.9.7.5. Independent Access to Exit
(1) Requiredaccess to exit from suitesshall not be through any other dwelling unit, service room or other occupancy.
In Plain Language
Certain occupancies need independent access to an exit, as set out in this article, meaning their path to safety can't rely on passing through another suite or space.
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.