Mail Receptacles Regulations (SOR/83-743)

1 Every mail box in a building other than an apartment building shall be

• (a) a box that

  • (i) is fastened securely on or adjacent to the front door,

  • (ii) is constructed of a sturdy material with an opening sufficiently large to allow a post office representative to insert bulky mailable matter with ease therein, and

  • (iii) when equipped with a slot, has the slot measuring not less than 13.5 cm by 4 cm and located on or near the top of the box;

• (b) a box that

  • (i) is fastened securely on or adjacent to any entrance door other than the front door or on the building wall,

  • (ii) is readily accessible to a post office representative,

  • (iii) complies with the specifications set out in subparagraphs (a)(ii) and (iii), and

  • (iv) is no farther from the street line than is the front door;

• (c) a letter slot cut in the front door or in a panel adjacent to the front door that is

  • (i) not less than 17.5 cm by 4 cm, and

  • (ii) placed not more than 125 cm and not less than 60 cm from the finished floor line; or

• (d) a letter slot cut in any entrance door other than the front door or in a panel adjacent to any entrance door that

  • (i) is readily accessible to a post office representative,

  • (ii) is no farther from the street line than is the front door, and

  • (iii) complies with the specifications set out in subparagraphs (c)(i) and (ii).

2 In the case of a mail receiving facility described in paragraph 1(b) or (d), the number of the building on which the facility is located shall be clearly visible in relation to the facility.

3 In an office complex where the mail receiving facility as described in paragraphs 1(a) to (d) is not suitable having regard to the particular characteristics of the office complex, a mail box assembly with or without a mail receiving facility, as may be authorized by the local postmaster, shall be provided.

4 A mail box assembly referred to in section 3 shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the specifications set out in Schedule V.