The Ontario Building Code | Application
3.2.2.1. application
(1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.3., a buildingshall be constructed in conformance with this Subsection to prevent fire spread and collapse caused by the effects of fire.
In Plain Language
Unless the exceptions in Article 3.2.2.3 apply, every building must be constructed per this Subsection's requirements to prevent fire spread and structural collapse.
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.