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The Ontario Building Code | Construction of Firewalls

9.10.11.3. Construction of Firewalls

(1) Wherefirewalls are used, the requirements in Part 3 shall apply.

In Plain Language

Firewalls must be constructed as set out in this article, meeting demanding structural and fire-resistance standards appropriate to their critical role.

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.