Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 1.3 — Divisions A, B and C of this Code

DIVISION A · PART 1 — COMPLIANCE AND GENERALUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

1.3.3.3B.Application of Part 11

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), Part 11 of Division B applies to the design and construction of existing
    buildings, or parts of existing buildings, that have been in existence for at least five years.

    (2) If a building has been in existence for at least five years but includes an addition that has been in existence for less
    than five years, Part 11 of Division B applies to the entire building.

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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.