2.2.6.12.Transparent Doors and Panels

(1) A glass or transparent door shall be designed and constructed so that the existence and position of the door is readily
  apparent, by attaching visually contrasting hardware, bars or other permanent fixtures to it.

  (2) Transparent doors and panels shall conform to Sentences 3.3.1.20.(2), (3) and (6).

  (3) Transparent panels used in a door that provides access to exit that, because of their physical configuration or design,
  could be mistaken as a means of egress shall be made inaccessible by barriers or railings.

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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.