The Ontario Building Code | Application
9.22.1.1. application
(1) Except as otherwise specifically stated in this Part, this Section applies to masonry fireplaces constructed on site.
In Plain Language
This is a scoping clause: unless another part of this Part specifically says otherwise, this Section's requirements apply to masonry fireplaces that are built on-site (as opposed to factory-built units).
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.