Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 9.7 — Windows, Doors and Skylights
PART 9 — HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

9.7.2.1.Entrance Doors

(1) A door shall be provided at each entrance to a dwelling unit. (2) Main entrance doors to dwelling units shall be provided with (a) a door viewer or transparent glazing in the door, or (b) a sidelight.
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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.