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

3.2.2.10.Streets

(1) Every building shall face a street located in conformance with the requirements of Articles 3.2.5.4 and 3.2.5.5 for access routes. (2) For the purposes of Subsections 3.2.2. and 3.2.5. an access route conforming to Subsection 3.2.5. is permitted to be considered as a street. (3) A building conforming to Article 3.2.2.51. or 3.2.2.60. is considered to face one street, where (a) not less than 25% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of a street or streets, or (b) not less than 10% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of a street or streets, provided the exterior cladding conforms to Sentence 3.1.4.8.(2). (4) A building is considered to face 2 streets provided not less than 50% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of the street or streets. (5) A building is considered to face 3 streets provided not less than 75% of the building perimeter is located within 15 m of the street or streets. (6) Enclosed spaces, tunnels, bridges and similar structures, even though used for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, are not considered as streets for the purpose of this Part.

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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.