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

3.14.2.2.General

(1) Air-supported structures shall not be used for Groups B, C or Group F, Division 1 major occupancies or for classrooms. (2) Except where no fire separation is required between major occupancies, air-supported structures shall contain not more than one major occupancy. r1 (3) Except as provided in Sentence (5), air-supported structures are exempt from complying with Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.93., except for maximum building size. (4) Air-supported structures may be designed with interior walls, mezzanines, or similar construction. r1 (5) Interior construction contained within air-supported structures must meet the construction requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.93.
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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.