The Ontario Building Code | Sanitary Facilities
3.14.1.8. sanitary Facilities
(1) Except as provided in Sentence (3), the minimum number of water closets for tents shall be determined in accordance with Table 3.7.4.3.E.
(2) Article 3.7.4.17. applies to sanitary facilities in Sentence (1).
(3) sanitary privies, chemical closets or other means for the disposal of human waste may be provided in lieu of toilet fixtures.
In Plain Language
The minimum number of water closets for tents is generally determined by a dedicated fixture-count table, though sanitary privies, chemical closets, or other waste-disposal methods can substitute for standard toilets under specific conditions.
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.