The Ontario Building Code | Application to Houses
9.10.8.10. application to Houses
(1) Table 9.10.8.1. does not apply to a dwelling unit that has no other dwelling unit above or below it or to a dwelling unit that is not above or below another major occupancy.
Note: On July 1, 2017, Article 9.10.8.10. of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 101)
9.10.8.10. Non-application to Houses
(1) Table 9.10.8.1. does not apply to houses.
In Plain Language
This article sets out how the fire-resistance rating requirements in this Subsection apply specifically to houses, since single-family and similar small residential buildings often have adjusted requirements.
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.