The Ontario Building Code | Building Size and Construction
10.2.1.3. building Size and Construction
(1) The requirements of Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. do not apply to this Part.
Section 10.3. Requirements
10.3.1. General
In Plain Language
Building size and construction type must be compatible with the new occupancy, as set out in this article, ensuring the physical building can safely support its converted use.
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.