2.3.2.1.Loads Supported on a Floor or Suspended from a Ceiling

(1) In addition to the requirements of Article 4.1.5.3., the specified live load supported on a floor or suspended from a
     ceiling shall be not less than the applicable value listed in Table 2.3.2.1.

                                                         Table 2.3.2.1.
                                        Minimum Specified Live Loads on a Floor or Ceiling
                                               Forming Part of Sentence 2.3.2.1.(1)

                 Type of Load                     Minimum Specified Live Load on             Minimum Specified Live Load on
                                                   Area of Floor or Ceiling, kPa                   Floor Slats, kN/m
 Cattle                                                         5.0                                        4.5
 Sheep                                                          2.5                                        2.0
 Swine                                                          3.5                                        2.5
 Horses                                                         5.0                                        –
 Poultry                                                        2.0                                        –
 Greenhouses                                                    2.5                                        –

This provision includes a table — formatting is preserved from the source; refer to the official code for the authoritative layout.

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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.