Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 3.3 — Safety Within Floor Areas (See Note A-3.3.)
PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.3.2.8.Fixed Bench-Type Seats Without Arms

(1) If fixed bench-type seats without arms are provided, the seat width per person shall be assumed to be 450 mm. (2) The centre-to-centre spacing between rows of bench-type seats shall be not less than 760 mm if back rests are provided, and not less than 550 mm if back rests are not provided. (3) A clear space of not less than 300 mm shall be provided between the back of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind it.
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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.