The Ontario Building Code | Residential Suites, Live/Work Units and Industrial Buildings
9.10.9.12. residential Suites, Live/Work Units and industrial Buildings
(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), not more than 1 suiteof residential occupancy shall be contained within a building classified as a Group F, Division 2 major occupancy.
(2) Except where a Group F Division 2 major occupancy is directly related to live/work units, not more than one suite of residential occupancy shall be contained within a buildingclassified as Group F, Division 2 major occupancy.
In Plain Language
Residential suites, live/work units, and industrial buildings sharing a structure have specific separation requirements set out in this article, addressing the mix of occupancy types.
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.