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Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.23. Group A, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.24. to 3.2.2.28., a building classified as Group A, Division 2 shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.24. Group A, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2, that is not limited by building area, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1),
the building is sprinklered, and (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c) all loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.25. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.25. Table 3.2.2.25.   Maximum Building Area, Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.25.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   1 600   2 000   2 400 

  2.   2   800   1 000   1 200 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less 45 min, (c) roof assemblies shall have, if of
combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in a building
not more than 1 storey in building height, the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area is not more than, (i) 800 m2 if facing one street, (ii) 1 000 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 1 200 m2
if facing three streets, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.26. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 4 800 m2
if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 2 400 m2
if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less 45 min, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.27. Group A, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is permitted to be of combustible construction
or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 2 400 m2
if 1 storey in building height
with no basement, (ii) 1 200 m2 if 1 storey in building height, or (iii) 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.28. Group A, Division 2, 1 Storey (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 2 is permitted to be of combustible construction
or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, provided, (a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b) except as permitted by Sentence (2), it has a building area not more than, (i) 400 m2 if facing one street, (ii) 500 m2 if facing two streets, or (iii) 600 m2 if facing three streets. (2) In a building referred to in Sentence (1) without a basement, the building area limits of Sentence (1) are permitted to be doubled provided a fire separation with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h is used to separate the building
into fire compartments, each one of which does not exceed the area limits of Clause (1)(b).
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.29. Group A, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.30. to 3.2.2.34., a building classified as Group A, Division 3 shall conform to Sentences (2) and (3). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered if it is regulated by Subsection 3.2.6., (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (d) if the building
is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (e)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) If intended for occasional use for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes, the building referred to in Sentence (1) that is more than 1 500 m2 in building area shall be sprinklered.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.30. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.30. Table 3.2.2.30.   Maximum Building Area, Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.30.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   4 000   5 000   6 000 

  2.   2   2 000   2 500   3 000 (2) Except as permitted by Clauses (c) and (d), the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of heavy timber construction, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly, except that arches and structural members within the storey
immediately below a roof assembly are permitted to be of heavy timber construction. (3) If intended for occasional use for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes, the building referred to in Sentence (1) that is more than 1 500 m2 in building area shall be sprinklered.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.31. Group A, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 12 000 m2
if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 6 000 m2
if 2 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Clause (c) and Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly, except that arches are permitted to be of heavy timber construction.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.32. Group A, Division 3, 1 Storey, Increased Area (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentences (2) and (3) provided, (a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than, (i) 2 400 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 3 000 m2 if facing two streets, or (iii) 3 600 m2
if facing three streets. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b) roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that the fire-resistance rating is permitted to be waived provided the roof assembly is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., and the building area
is not more than, (i) 1 200 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 1 500 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 1 800 m2
if facing three streets, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting an assembly required to have a fire-resistance rating shall, (i) have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, or (ii) be of noncombustible construction. (3) If intended for occasional use for trade shows and similar exhibition purposes, the building referred to in Sentence (1) that is more than 1 500 m2 in building area shall be sprinklered.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.33. Group A, Division 3, 1 Storey, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 7 200 m2.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.34. Group A, Division 3, 1 Storey (1) A building classified as Group A, Division 3 is permitted to be of combustible construction
or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, provided, (a) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than, (i) 1 000 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 1 250 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 1 500 m2
if facing three streets.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.35. Group A, Division 4 (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), a building classified as Group A, Division 4 shall be of noncombustible construction. (2) Roof assemblies and supporting arches and columns are permitted to be of heavy timber construction. (3) A building classified as Group A, Division 4 is permitted to be of combustible construction
provided, (a) the occupant load is less than 1 500, and (b) the building
has a limiting distance not less than 6 m. (4) Sprinklers shall be installed in all spaces below tiers of seats in a building classified as Group A, Division 4 if those spaces are used for occupancy.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.36. Group B, Division 1, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.37., a building
classified as Group B, Division 1 shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.37. Group B, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group B, Division 1 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1) the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 1 storey in building height, (ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.38. Group B, Division 2 or Division 3, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.39. to 3.2.2.41., a building classified as Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.39. Group B, Division 2 or Division 3, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 1 storey in building height, (ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.40. Group B, Division 2 or Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 2 400 m2
if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 600 m2
if 2 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.41. Group B, Division 2 or Division 3, 1 Storey, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group B, Division 2 or Division 3 is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction
used singly or in combination, provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 1 storey in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 500 m2.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.42. Group C, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.43. to 3.2.2.48., a building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, which are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations. 3.2.2.42A. Group C, up to 12 Storeys, Sprinklered, Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (1) A building classified as Group C is permitted to conform to Sentence (2), provided, (a) it is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 12 storeys in building height, (c) it has a height of not more than 42 m measured between the floor of the first storey and the uppermost floor level that does not serve as a rooftop enclosure for elevator machinery, a stairway or a service room used for no purpose other than for service to the building, and (d) it has a building area not more than 6 000 m2. (2) Except as provided in Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of encapsulated mass timber construction or noncombustible construction, used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as provided in Sentence (3), floor assemblies shall be fire separations
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies, Group E major occupancies and storage garages located in a building or part of a building within the scope of this Article are permitted to be constructed in accordance with this Article, provided, (a) the Group A, Division 2 major occupancy is located below the fourth storey, (b) the Group E major occupancy is located below the third storey, and (c) the storage garage is located below the fifth storey.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.43. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home,  is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 2 storeys in building height, (ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, (iii) not more than 9 000 m2 if 4 storeys in building height, (iv) not more than 7 200 m2 if 5 storeys
in building height, or (v) not more than 6 000 m2 if 6 storeys
in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, which are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.43A. Group C, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Combustible Construction (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, (c) it has a height of not more than 18 m, measured between the floor level of the first storey
and the floor level of the uppermost storey or mezzanine that is not a rooftop enclosure provided for elevator machinery, a stairway or a service room used for no purpose other than for service to the building, and (d) it has a building area of not more than, (i) 9 000 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 4 500 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 3 000 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, (iv) 2 250 m2
if 4 storeys in building height, (v) 1 800 m2
if 5 storeys in building height, or (vi) 1 500 m2 if 6 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction, used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) except as provided by Sentence (4), where the roof assembly has a height greater than 25 m measured from the floor level of the first storey to the highest point of the roof assembly, the roof assembly shall, (i) be of noncombustible construction, or (ii) be constructed of fire-retardant treated wood conforming to Article 3.1.4.5., (d)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (e)  Revoked: O. Reg. 89/23, s. 7 (1). (f)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over
basements, which are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) The construction of non-contiguous roof assemblies at different elevations is permitted to be evaluated separately to determine which roof assemblies are required to be constructed in accordance with Clause (2)(c). (5) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies, Group E major occupancies and storage garages located in a building or part of a building within the scope of this Article are permitted to be constructed in accordance with this Article, provided, (a) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies and Group E major occupancies are located below the third storey, and (b)  storage garages are located below the fourth storey.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.44. Group C, up to 4 Storeys, Noncombustible Construction (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than, (i) 3 storeys in building height, or (ii) 4 storeys in building height
provided there is not more than one dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, and vertical fire separations of adjacent dwelling units
conform to Sentence (4), and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.44. Table 3.2.2.44. Maximum Building Area, Group C, up to 4 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.44.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   not limited   not limited   not limited 

  2.   2   6 000   not limited   not limited 

  3.   3   4 000   5 000   6 000 

  4.   4   3 000   3 750   4 500 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence (3), floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units
that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, which are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as
fire separations. (4) The dwelling units described in Subclause (1)(a)(ii) shall be separated by continuous vertical fire separations that extend through all storeys and
service spaces of the separated portions. (5) Revoked: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 19.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.45. Group C, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 7 200 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 3 600 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 2 400 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 1 800 m2
if 4 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor assemblies shall be fire separations
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.46. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Increased Area (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.46. Table 3.2.2.46.   Maximum Building Area, Group C up to 3 Storeys, Increased Area Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.46.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   2 400   3 000   3 600 

  2.   2   1 200   1 500   1 800 

  3.   3   800   1 000   1 200 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor assemblies shall be fire separations
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived. (5) Revoked: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 21.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.47. Group C, up to 3 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.47. Table 3.2.2.47.   Maximum Building Area, Group C, up to 3 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.47.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   1 800   2 250   2 700 

  2.   2   900   1 125   1 350 

  3.   3   600   750   900 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor assemblies shall be fire separations
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived. (5) Revoked: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 22 (2).
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48. Group C, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group C, other than a retirement home, is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 5 400 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 2 700 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 1 800 m2
if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentences (3) and (4), floor assemblies shall be fire separations
with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) In a building that contains dwelling units that have more than 1 storey, subject to the requirements of Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3), the floor assemblies, including floors over basements, that are entirely contained within these dwelling units, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min but need not be constructed as fire separations. (4) In a building in which there is no dwelling unit above another dwelling unit, the fire-resistance rating for floor assemblies entirely within the dwelling unit is waived.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48A. Group C, Retirement Home, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.48B. to 3.2.2.48E., a retirement home
shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered, (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48B. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered, Increased Area (1) A retirement home is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 12 000 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 6 000 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 4 000 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 3 000 m2
if 4 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or
noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48C. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A retirement home is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 6 600 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 3 300 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 2 200 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 1 650 m2
if 4 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48D. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction (1) A retirement home is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area that is, (i) not limited if the building is not more than 1 storey
in building height, (ii) not more than 12 000 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) not more than 8 000 m2 if 3 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.48E. Group C, Retirement Home, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered, Combustible Construction (1) A retirement home is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 4 800 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 2 400 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 1 600 m2
if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, (b)  mezzanines
shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.49. Group D, Any Height, Any Area (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.50. to 3.2.2.56., a building classified as Group D shall conform to Sentence (2). (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building shall be sprinklered if it is regulated by Subsection 3.2.6., (b) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (c)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less 1 h, (d) if the building
is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that in a building not more than 1 storey
in building height this requirement is waived, and (e)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. 3.2.2.49A. Group D, up to 12 Storeys, Sprinklered, Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2), provided, (a) it is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 12 storeys in building height, (c) it has a height of not more than 42 m measured between the floor of the first storey and the uppermost floor level that does not serve as a rooftop enclosure for elevator machinery, a stairway or a service room
used for no purpose other than for service to the building, and (d) it has a building area not more than 7 200 m2. (2) Except as provided in Article 3.2.2.16., the building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of encapsulated mass timber construction or nonconbustible construction, used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies, Group E major occupancies, Group F, Division 2 and 3 major occupancies and storage garages located in a
building or part of a building
within the scope of this Article are permitted to be constructed in accordance with this Article, provided, (a) the Group A, Division 2 major occupancy is located below the fourth storey, (b) the Group E major occupancy and Group F, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy are located below the third storey, and (c) the storage garage is located below the fifth storey.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.50. Group D, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.50. Table 3.2.2.50.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.50.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2   Column 3   Column 4 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2         

          Facing 1 Street   Facing 2 Streets   Facing 3 Streets 

  1.   1   not limited   not limited   not limited 

  2.   2   7 200   not limited   not limited 

  3.   3   4 800   6 000   7 200 

  4.   4   3 600   4 500   5 400 

  5.   5   2 800   3 600   4 320 

  6.   6   2 400   3 000   3 600 (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, except that in a building not more than 1 storey
in building height this requirement is waived, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.50A. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Combustible Construction (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, (c) it has a height of not more than 18 m, measured between the floor level of the first storey
and the floor level of the uppermost storey or mezzanine that is not a rooftop enclosure provided for elevator machinery, a stairway or a service room used for no purpose other than for service to the building, and (d) it has a building area of not more than, (i) 18 000 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 9 000 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 6 000 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, (iv) 4 500 m2
if 4 storeys in building height, (v) 3 600 m2
if 5 storeys in building height, or (vi) 3 000 m2
if 6 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b) roof assemblies shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) except as provided by Sentence (3), where the roof assembly has a height greater than 25 m measured from the floor level of the first storey to the highest point of the roof assembly, the roof assembly shall, (i) be of noncombustible construction, or (ii) be constructed of fire-retardant treated wood conforming to Article 3.1.4.5., (d)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (e)  Revoked: O. Reg. 89/23, s. 8 (1). (f)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. (3) The construction of non-contiguous roof assemblies at different elevations is permitted to be evaluated separately to determine which roof assemblies are required to be constructed in accordance with Clause (2)(c). (4) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies, Group E major occupancies, Group F, Division 2 and 3 major occupancies and storage garages located in a building or part of a building within the scope of this Article are permitted to be constructed in accordance with this Article, provided, (a) Group A, Division 2 major occupancies, Group E major occupancies and Group F, Division 2 or 3 major occupancies are located below the third storey, and (b)  storage garages are located below the fourth storey.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.51. Group D, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered, Noncombustible Construction (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 6 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area, (i) that is not limited if the building is not more than 2 storeys in building height, (ii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, (iii) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height, (iv) not more than 8 640 m2
if 5 storeys in building height, or (v) not more than 7 200 m2
if 6 storeys in building height. (2) Except as permitted by Article 3.2.2.16., the building
referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.52. Group D, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group D is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.2.7.(1), the building is sprinklered, (b) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than 3 600 m2. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of combustible construction or noncombustible construction used singly or in combination, and, (a) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, and (c)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly.