(1)  Except as otherwise provided in this Section, an exit from any floor area shall be one of the following used singly or in combination:

    (a)   an exterior doorway,

    (b)   an exterior passageway,

    (c)   an exterior ramp,

    (d)   an exterior stairway,

    (e)   a fire escape (as described in Subsection 3.4.7.),

    (f)   a horizontal exit,

    (g)   an interior passageway,

    (h)   an interior ramp, or

     (i)   an interior stairway.

    (2)  Fire escapes are permitted to be used as exits on existing buildings provided they are designed and installed in conformance with Subsection 3.4.7.

    (3)  Fire escapes shall not be installed on any new building.

    (4)  Where a horizontal exit is used, it shall conform to Sentence 3.4.1.6.(1) and Article 3.4.6.10.

Article 9.9.2.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.