Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 3.14 — Tents and Air-Supported Structures
PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.14.1.2.General

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the requirements of this Subsection shall apply to all tents. (2) Articles 3.14.1.3., 3.14.1.7. and 3.14.1.8. do not apply to tents that (a) do not exceed 225 m2 in ground area, (b) do not exceed 225 m2 in aggregate ground area and are closer than 3 m apart, (c) do not contain bleachers, and (d) are not enclosed with sidewalls.
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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.