The Ontario Building Code | Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations
11.2.1.3. Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations
(1) Nothing in this Part relieves an applicant from complying with the requirements of Article 3.1.3.2. or 9.10.9.12.
Section 11.3. Proposed Construction
11.3.1. New and Existing building Systems
In Plain Language
Certain occupancy combinations are prohibited under the conditions set out in this article, since some occupancy pairings present unacceptable safety risks regardless of compensating measures.
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.