The Ontario Building Code | Slide Escapes
3.4.1.7. Slide Escapes
(1) A slide escape shall not be erected on any buildingas a required exit, but is permitted to be provided as an additional egress facility if unusual hazards are foreseen.
In Plain Language
A slide escape can never count as a required exit, but it's allowed as an extra, supplemental egress facility in buildings where unusual hazards are anticipated.
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.