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The Ontario Building Code | Walls and Ceilings in Bathrooms

9.10.17.11. walls and ceilings in Bathrooms

(1) The interior finish of walls and ceilings in bathrooms within suitesof residential occupancy shall have a surface flame-spread rating of not more than 200.

In Plain Language

Walls and ceilings in bathrooms have specific flame-spread requirements set out in this article, an exception area given the smaller room size and different finish materials typically used there.

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.