In Plain Language

Corridors and ramps used by residents in a long-term care home must have handrails on both sides, built to the same handrail standards used for exit stairs, since residents there often rely on continuous handrail support to move around safely.

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.