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PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.1.8.1.General Requirements

(1) Any wall, partition or floor assembly required to be a fire separation shall (a) except as permitted by Sentence (2), be constructed as a continuous element in conformance with Article 3.1.8.3., and (b) as required in this Part, have a fire-resistance rating as specified. (See Note A-3.1.8.1.(1)(b)) (2) Openings in a fire separation shall be protected with closures, shafts or other means in conformance with Articles
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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.