Proximity of Doors to Stairs

(1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), the distance between a stair riser and the leading edge of a door in its swing, except for doors serving a house or an individual dwelling unit, shall be not less than 300 mm.

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(2)  Where there is a danger of blockage from ice or snow, an exit door, including a door serving a house or an individual dwelling unit, may open onto not more than one step provided the riser of such step does not exceed 150 mm.

Article 9.9.6.6 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.