The Ontario Building Code | Definitions

7.1.3.1. Definitions

(1) In this Part,

Storey means the interval between two successive floor levels including mezzanine floors that contain plumbingor between a floor level and roof.

7.1.4. Plumbing Facilities

In Plain Language

This article defines the term storey specifically for Part 7's purposes, as the interval between successive floor levels (including plumbing-containing mezzanines) or between a floor level and the roof.

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.