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The Ontario Building Code | Camps for Housing Workers

9.5.7.6. Camps for Housing Workers

(1) Acamp for housing of workers shall have a minimum area of 3.72 m² per employee in every room used for sleeping purposes.

9.5.8. Combined Spaces

In Plain Language

Camps for housing workers have their own room area requirements set out in this article, addressing the needs of this specific type of temporary accommodation.

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.