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The Ontario Building Code | Central Vacuum Systems

9.10.18.7. Central Vacuum Systems

(1) A central vacuum cleaning system serving more than one suite or storey in a building equipped with a fire alarm system shall be designed to shut down upon activation of the fire alarm system.

In Plain Language

Central vacuum systems have fire alarm related requirements set out in this article, addressing how their ducting is treated within the fire detection strategy.

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.