PART 6 — HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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6.8.1.1.Access Openings
(1) Any covering of an access opening through which a person could enter shall be openable from the inside without the
use of keys where there is a possibility of the opening being accidentally closed while the system or equipment is being
serviced.
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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.