The Ontario Building Code | Toe-Boards Required
3.3.5.8. Toe-Boards Required
(1) Where tools or other objects could fall from the floor of an upper level to a lower level in a room or space intended for use as a Group F occupancy, the edge of the floor at the upper level shall be provided with a toe-board extending from the floor surface to a height at least 125 mm above the floor surface.
3.3.6. design of Hazardous Areas
In Plain Language
Where tools or objects could fall from an upper level to a lower level in an industrial (Group F) space, the edge of the upper floor must have a toe-board at least 125 mm high, protecting anyone working or passing below.
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.