The Ontario Building Code | Scope
3.3.2.1. Scope
(1) This Subsection applies to assembly occupanciesand to outdoorref ="http://thehandyforce.com/doors/" title ="Toronto Door installer">door places of assembly.
In Plain Language
This clause sets requirements for guards and rails around raised platforms, stages, and tiered seating in assembly occupancies, protecting occupants from falls in spaces designed for large crowds.
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.