The Ontario Building Code | Application
3.3.6.1. application
(1) This Subsection applies to design and fire protection requirements for buildings or parts of buildingsintended for the storage, handling, use and processing of,
(a) dangerous goods,
(b) materials that involve a risk of explosion or high flammability, and
(c) materials that are highly reactive.
In Plain Language
This clause sets the scope of Subsection 3.3.6: it applies to the design and fire protection requirements for spaces used to store, handle, or process dangerous goods, explosive or highly flammable materials, and highly reactive substances.
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.