The Ontario Building Code | Classification According to Construction and Occupancy
10.2.1.2. Classification According to Construction and Occupancy
(1) For the purposes of this Part, existing buildingsshall be classified as to their construction and occupancy as provided for in Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1).
In Plain Language
Classification according to construction and occupancy type is addressed in this article, linking a building's construction type to what occupancies it can safely support.
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.