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There are also requirements related to publicly used spaces, such as entrances, rooms and hallways, throughout buildings that include: Most building types must have a barrier-free path of travel throughout. Houses, including semi-detached houses, townhouses and duplexes are affected by smoke alarm requirements, but are not affected by most of the other accessibility requirements. The requirements apply to most new construction and extensive renovations in Ontario, and work together with the Design of Public Spaces standard.Įxisting buildings are not affected unless an extensive renovation is planned. The 2012 Building Code defines the accessibility requirements for most new construction and extensive renovations of buildings.