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The Ontario Building Code | Application

9.10.10.1. application

(1) This Subsection applies to service rooms in all buildings except rooms located within a dwelling unit.

In Plain Language

This article sets out when the service room requirements in this Subsection apply, establishing scope for the floor, separation, and equipment rules that follow.

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.