The Ontario Building Code | Applicable Building Height and Area

3.2.2.5. Applicable building Height and Area

(1) In determining the fire safety requirements of a building in relation to each of the major occupancies contained in it, the building heightand building area of the entire building shall be used.

Note: On July 1, 2017, Article 3.2.2.5. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Sentence: (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 14)

(2) For the purposes of Sentence (1), a retirement home is deemed to be a separate major occupancy.