PART 2 — RESERVEDUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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2.1.2.2.Classification of Buildings Containing Agricultural Occupancies
(See Note A-3.1.2.)
(1) Buildings or parts of buildings containing an agricultural occupancy that has an occupant load of not more than one
person per 40 m2 shall be classified according to their major occupancy as belonging to Group G, Division 1, 2, 3 or 4.
(2) Buildings or parts of buildings containing an agricultural occupancy that has an occupant load of more than one
person per 40 m2 shall be classified according to their major occupancy as belonging to one of the Groups and Divisions
listed in Table 3.1.2.1. of Division B.
(3) For the purposes of Sentences (1) and (2), the occupant load shall be determined based on the floor area or the part
of the floor area that contains the agricultural occupancy.
(4) A building intended for use by more than one major occupancy shall be classified according to all the major
occupancies for which it is used or intended to be used.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.