The Ontario Building Code | Fire Protection and Sound Control
9.29.1.1. Fire Protection and Sound Control
(1) A wall or ceiling finish shall also conform to the appropriate requirements in Sections 9.10. and 9.11. in addition to the requirements in this Section.
9.29.2. waterproof wall Finish
In Plain Language
This article addresses fire protection and sound control requirements for interior finishes, forming the basis for the specific gypsum board and related provisions 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.