The Ontario Building Code | Corridors Containing an Occupancy
9.10.17.7. corridors Containing an Occupancy
(1) Where a public corridor or a corridor used by the public contains an occupancy, the interior finish materials used on the walls or ceiling of such occupancyshall have a surface flame-spread rating in conformance with that required for public corridors.
In Plain Language
Corridors containing an occupancy, such as a small retail kiosk within a mall corridor, have specific flame-spread and fire safety requirements set out in this article.
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.