The Ontario Building Code | Lighting of Entrances
9.34.2.1. lighting="http://thehandyforce.com/electrical/" title ="East York Electrician">lighting of Entrances
(1) An exterior lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch located within the building shall be provided at every entrance to buildings of residential occupancy.
(2) The exterior lighting outlet with fixture required by Sentence (1) may be controlled by a wall switch or panel accessible to authorized personnel only, where it serves,
(a) a buildingentrance serving multiple suites of residential occupancy,
(b) multiple dwelling unit entrances,
(c) hotels, or
(d) motels.
In Plain Language
Entrances must have lighting meeting the requirements set out in this article, ensuring safe visibility at the building's entry points.
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.