The Ontario Building Code | Requirements in other Parts of the Code
5.1.5.1. Requirements in other Parts of the Code
(1) Structural and fire safety requirements in other Parts of the Code shall apply.
Section 5.2. Loads and Procedures
5.2.1. Environmental Loads and design Procedures
In Plain Language
Structural and fire safety requirements found in other Parts of the Code also apply to the environmental separation elements covered in Part 5, since these building components often serve multiple functions simultaneously.
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.