The Ontario Building Code | Service Rooms
9.10.8.5. Service Rooms
(1) Construction supporting a service room need not conform to Article 9.10.8.3.
In Plain Language
Service rooms have fire-resistance rating requirements set out in this article, reflecting the elevated fire risk often associated with mechanical and electrical equipment.
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.