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The Ontario Building Code | Mezzanines

9.5.3.2. Mezzanines

(1) The ceiling height above and below a mezzaninefloor assembly in all occupancies shall be not less than 2 100 mm.

In Plain Language

Mezzanines, partial floors within a taller room, have specific requirements set out in this article addressing area, height, and other design factors.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.