Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 9.10 — Fire Protection
PART 9 — HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

9.10.8.10.Non-Application to Houses

(1) Table 9.10.8.1. does not apply to (a) a dwelling unit that has no other dwelling unit above or below it, (b) houses with a secondary suite, where the floor framing is protected on the underside by a continuous smoke-tight barrier of not less than 15.9 mm thick Type X gypsum board, or (c) a dwelling unit that is not above or below another major occupancy.

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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.