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The Ontario Building Code | Portable Fire Extinguishers

9.10.20.4. Portable Fire Extinguishers

(1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings, except within dwelling units, in conformance with the provisions of the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

In Plain Language

Portable fire extinguishers are required at the locations set out in this article, giving occupants a first line of defence against a small, developing fire.

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.