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The Ontario Building Code | Scope

9.1.1.1. Scope

(1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division A.

In Plain Language

This article defines the scope of this Part, listing the special building types and site conditions, such as flood plains, radon, and public pools, that have supplementary requirements beyond the Code's general rules.

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.