The Ontario Building Code | Location of Equipment in Public Areas
9.34.1.3. Location of Equipment in Public Areas
(1) Entrance switches, meters, panel boxes, splitter boxes, time clocks and other similar equipment shall not be located in any public area unless adequate precautions are taken to prevent interference with the equipment.
In Plain Language
Electrical equipment located in public areas must meet the requirements set out in this article, addressing safe placement in shared spaces.
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.