The Ontario Building Code | Arena Type Buildings

3.1.2.3. Arena Type buildings

(1) An arena type building intended for occasional use for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes shall be classified as Group A, Division 3 occupancy.

In Plain Language

This clause specifically classifies arena-type buildings used occasionally for trade shows or similar exhibitions as Group A, Division 3 occupancy, the arena occupancy classification, rather than requiring a different classification for their exhibition use.

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.