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The Ontario Building Code | Service Rooms

9.10.8.5. service Rooms

(1) Construction supporting a service room need not conform to Article 9.10.8.3.

In Plain Language

Service rooms have fire-resistance rating requirements set out in this article, reflecting the elevated fire risk often associated with mechanical and electrical equipment.

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.