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

3.16.1.4.Signs

(1) A permanent sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location to indicate the maximum permissible design loads for each shelf and rack storage system. (2) Permanent signs shall be posted in conspicuous locations with (a) the words NO SMOKING in black lettering not less than 50 mm high with a stroke not less than 12 mm on a yellow background, or (b) a non-smoking symbol having a size not less than 150 mm by 150 mm.
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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.