The Ontario Building Code | Elevator Cars

3.1.13.11. Elevator Cars

(1) The wall and ceiling surfaces of elevator cars shall have a flame-spread rating not more than 75.

(2) The wall, ceiling and floor surfaces of elevator cars shall have a smoke developed classification not more than 450.

3.1.14. Roof Assemblies

In Plain Language

Elevator car wall and ceiling surfaces are capped at a 75 flame-spread rating, and wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces are capped at a 450 smoke-developed classification.

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.