Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 3.3 — Safety Within Floor Areas (See Note A-3.3.)
PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.3.1.14.Ramps and Stairways

(1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), Article 3.3.4.7. and Subsection 3.3.2., ramps and stairways that do not serve as exits shall conform to the requirements for exit ramps and stairways stated in Sentence 3.4.3.2.(8) and Articles 3.4.3.4., and 3.4.6.1. to 3.4.6.9. (2) Ramps and stairways that serve service rooms, service spaces or industrial occupancies need not comply with Sentence (1), provided (a) they are intended only for occasional use for servicing equipment and machinery, and (b) they do not serve as exits.
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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.