The Ontario Building Code | Central Vacuum Systems
9.10.9.19. Central Vacuum Systems
(1) Except as permitted by Sentence 9.10.18.7.(1), a central vacuum system shall serve not more than one suite.
9.10.10. service Rooms
In Plain Language
Central vacuum systems have specific requirements set out in this article addressing how their ducting interacts with the building's fire separations.
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.