Toronto By-law 629, s. D — If doors connect dwelling units to the exterior or to an entrance or exit system shared in common with other dwelling units, the doors shall have dead-bolt locks with a bolt throw of not less than 25 millimetres, and the locks shall be protected with a solid or hardened free-turning ring or bevelled cylinder housing and be of a type that cannot be accidentally locked against entry by closing of the door
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If doors connect dwelling units to the exterior or to an entrance or exit system shared in common with other dwelling units, the doors shall have dead-bolt locks with a bolt throw of not less than 25 millimetres, and the locks shall be protected with a solid or hardened free-turning ring or bevelled cylinder housing and be of a type that cannot be accidentally locked against entry by closing of the door.
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- B Communication systems between dwelling units and the entrance terminus and all security locking device and release mechanisms connected to the systems shall be maintained in good repair and in operative condition
- C If exit doors are used as an exit from a multiple-dwelling containing 10 or more dwelling units, the doors shall be so arranged as to be readily opened without the use of a key in the direction of exit travel, and the exit doors shall be of a type easily identified and operated even in darkness. [Amended 2004-06-24 by By-law No. 559-2004] 629-32 April 30, 2025
- E All devices and hardware required under Subsection D, including automatic door closers, shall be installed and maintained in good repair or replaced when removed
- F Subsection D does not apply to entrance doors equipped with electronic or electrical locking devices, entrance doors more than two metres above the adjacent grade and not having direct access to grade via stairs, or exit doors not permitted by either the Ontario Fire Code or the Ontario Building Code to have a locking device
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