Mail Receptacles Regulations (SOR/83-743)

• 1 (1) Every mail box assembly in an office complex shall be installed in a location that is

  • (a) readily accessible to the occupants of the office complex and to post office representatives; and

  • (b) on the main floor level unless a freight or passenger elevator service is available and can be used by post office representatives.

• (2) Where a mail box assembly is installed with a mail room, the room shall be

  • (a) situated behind the mail box assembly;

  • (b) lighted with a brightness equal to not less than 1 klx measured 75 cm above the floor;

  • (c) adequately ventilated; and

  • (d) of a sufficient size to allow

    • (i) a minimum working space 90 cm in width along the length of the mail box assembly, and

    • (ii) such additional working space as determined by the local postmaster, where

      • (A) there is a requirement for the processing or temporary storage of mail within the mail room, or

      • (B) the mail receiving facility is approved by the local postmaster as a mail room in accordance with the specifications set out in Schedule I.

2 Every mail box assembly shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications set out in sections 2 to 10 of Schedule III subject to such modifications as the circumstances require.

3 Where a mail box assembly is installed without a mail room, a secure space of a size determined by the local postmaster shall, if he so requires, be provided for the temporary storage of mail for the office complex.

4 The secure space referred to in section 3 shall be equipped with a lock obtained from the Corporation and shall be installed within or beside the mail box assembly.

5 The owner of a mail box assembly that is installed with a mail room shall, at his own expense, cause the assembly and room to be regularly inspected, cleaned, repaired and kept free from defects and obstructions.