The Ontario Building Code | Visibility of Exits
9.9.11.2. Visibility of Exits
(1) Exits shall be located so as to be clearly visible or their locations shall be clearly indicated.
In Plain Language
Exits must be readily visible or clearly indicated as set out in this article, so occupants unfamiliar with the building can find their way out without delay.
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.