The Ontario Building Code | Incinerators
9.10.10.5. Incinerators
(1) service rooms containing incinerators shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 h.
(2) The design, construction, installation and alteration of each indoor incinerator shall conform to nfpa 82, "Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment".
(3) Every incinerator shall be connected to a chimney flueconforming to the requirements in Section 9.21. and serving no other appliance.
(4) An incinerator shall not be located in a room with other fuel-fired appliances.
In Plain Language
Incinerators, where permitted, have specific requirements set out in this article addressing the particular fire and safety hazards of this 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.