Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 3.16 — Shelf and Rack Storage Systems
PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.16.1.1.Application

(1) The requirements of this Section apply to a shelf and rack storage system. (2) The requirements of Subsection 3.2.8. do not apply to a shelf and rack storage system conforming to this Section. (3) The requirements of Subsection 3.16.2. apply to a shelf and rack storage system for the storage of Class I, II, III and IV commodities as defined in NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.” (4) The requirements of Subsection 3.16.3. apply to a shelf and rack storage system for the storage of Group A, B and C plastics and rubber tires as defined in NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”
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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.