The Ontario Building Code | Floor Assemblies Between the First and Second Storey
9.10.21.3. floor Assemblies Between the First and Second Storey
(1) Except in a dwelling unit, a floor assembly in a building in a camp for housing of workers separating the first storey and the second storey shall be constructed as a fire separation having not less than a 30 min fire-resistance rating.
In Plain Language
The floor assembly between the first and second storey has specific requirements set out in this article, addressing fire separation between these two commonly occupied levels.
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.