The Ontario Building Code | Storage Rooms
3.3.2.14. Storage Rooms
(1) A room intended for the storage of flammable liquids or combustible liquids required by the Fire Code made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 shall not be located above or below the first storey of the building.
3.3.3. Care, Care and Treatment or Detention Occupancy
In Plain Language
This clause addresses egress requirements for daycare and similar occupancies caring for children, recognizing the unique evacuation needs of young children who require staff assistance and supervision during an emergency.
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.