The Ontario Building Code | Application
3.14.1.1. application
(1) Except as provided in this Subsection, tents are exempted from complying with the requirements of this Division.
In Plain Language
Except as provided in this Subsection, tents are exempt from complying with the Code's general Division B requirements, reflecting their temporary and typically lower-risk nature compared to permanent structures.
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.