2.2.7.8.Exit Door Hardware

(1) Door release hardware on exit doors shall
  (a) be operable with one hand,
  (b) permit the door to be readily opened from the inside with not more than one releasing operation and without
      requiring keys, special devices or specialized knowledge of the door-opening mechanism, and
  (c) be installed not more than 1 200 mm above the finished floor.

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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.