DIVISION C · PART 2 — ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

2.1.1.1.Documentation

(1) The person proposing the use of an alternative solution shall provide documentation to the chief building official or registered code agency that, (a) identifies applicable objectives, functional statements and acceptable solutions, and (b) establishes on the basis of past performance, tests described in Article 2.1.1.2. or other evaluation that the proposed alternative solution will achieve the level of performance required under Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A. (2) The documentation described in Sentence (1) shall include information about relevant assumptions, limiting or restricting factors, testing procedures, studies or building performance parameters, including any commissioning, operational and maintenance requirements.

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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.