PART 2 — RESERVEDUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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2.2.1.12.Flame-Spread Rating
(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), the flame-spread rating of interior wall and ceiling finishes, including
glazing and skylights, shall be not more than 150.
(2) The flame-spread rating of interior wall and ceiling finishes in exits shall conform to Sentence 3.1.13.2.(1).
(3) Subject to the requirement of Article 2.2.1.13., the flame-spread rating on any exposed surface of foamed plastic
insulation, and on any surface that would be exposed by cutting through the insulation in any direction, shall be not more
than 500.
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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.