The Ontario Building Code | Electrical Systems

3.14.2.7. Electrical Systems

(1) The electrical system and equipment in an air-supported structure, including electrical fuses and switches, shall be inaccessible to the public.

(2) Cables on the ground in areas used by the public in an air-supported structure shall be placed in trenches or protected by covers to prevent damage from traffic.

Section 3.15. Signs

3.15.1. Scope

In Plain Language

The electrical system in an air-supported structure, including fuses and switches, must be inaccessible to the public, and ground cables in public areas must be trenched or covered to prevent damage.

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.