The Ontario Building Code | Application
9.5.1.1. application
(1) Except as otherwise specified in this Part, this Section applies only to dwelling units that are intended for use on a continuing or year-round basis as the principal residence of the occupant.
In Plain Language
This article defines when and where the room area and space requirements in this Section apply, setting the scope for the room sizing rules that follow.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.