Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 3.15 — Signs
PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.15.5.1.Obstructions not Permitted

(1) A sign shall not be located so as to obstruct openings required for light and ventilation, any required means of egress or required access for firefighting in accordance with Sentence 3.2.5.3.(2).
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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.