The Ontario Building Code | Repair Garage Separation
3.3.5.5. Repair garage Separation
(1) A repair garage and any ancillary spaces serving it, including waiting rooms, reception rooms, tool and parts storage areas and supervisory office space, shall be separated from other occupancies by a fire separationhaving a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h.
In Plain Language
A repair garage and its ancillary spaces, like waiting rooms and parts storage, must be separated from other occupancies in the building by a fire separation rated at least 2 hours, reflecting the higher fire risk of vehicle repair work.
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.