jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.53. Group D, up to 3 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D 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 3.2.2.53. Table 3.2.2.53.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 3 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.53.(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   4 800   6 000   7 200 

  2.   2   2 400   3 000   3 600 

  3.   3   1 600   2 000   2 400 (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 than 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) 2 400 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 3 000 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 3 600 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.:
3.2.2.54. Group D, up to 3 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 3 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 14 400 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 7 200 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 4 800 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) 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 than 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.:
3.2.2.55. Group D, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group D 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 3.2.2.55. Table 3.2.2.55.   Maximum Building Area, Group D, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.55.(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   1 000   1 250   1 500 

  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, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.56. Group D, up to 2 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 2 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 3 000 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, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.57. Group E, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.58. to 3.2.2.62., a building classified as Group E 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.:
3.2.2.58. Group E, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E 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 1 800 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.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.59. Group E, up to 3 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group E 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 3.2.2.59. Table 3.2.2.59.   Maximum Building Area, Group E, up to 3 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.59.(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   1 500   1 500   1 500 

  2.   2   1 200   1 500   1 500 

  3.   3   800   1 000   1 500 (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, (c) roof assemblies shall have 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 of noncombustible construction or is constructed as a fire-retardant treated wood roof system conforming to Article 3.1.14.1., (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, and (e)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the fire separation.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.60. Group E, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E 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) 7 200 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 3 600 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 2 400 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, (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, and (d)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the fire separation.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.61. Group E, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group E 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 3.2.2.61. Table 3.2.2.61.   Maximum Building Area, Group E, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.61.(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   1 000   1 250   1 500 

  2.   2   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) floor assemblies shall be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.62. Group E, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group E 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) 3 000 m2
if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 800 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, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.63. Group F, Division 1, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.64. to 3.2.2.66., a building classified as Group F, Division 1 shall conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area 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, or (iv) 2 250 m2
if 4 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 3.2.2.7.(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.:
3.2.2.64. Group F, Division 1, up to 3 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 not more than, (i) 3 600 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 1 800 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, or (iii) 1 200 m2
if 3 storeys in building height. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) is permitted to be of heavy timber 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)  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.:
3.2.2.65. Group F, Division 1, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 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) 1 200 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)  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.:
3.2.2.66. Group F, Division 1, 1 Storey (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 1 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 800 m2.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.67. Group F, Division 2, Any Height, Any Area, Sprinklered (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.68. to 3.2.2.72., a building classified as Group F, 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.:
3.2.2.68. Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 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 3.2.2.68.A. or Table 3.2.2.68.B. (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 2 h, (b)  mezzanines
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h, (c) if the building
is not sprinklered, 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. Table 3.2.2.68.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.68.(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   9 000   11 250   13 500 

  2.   2   4 500   5 625   6 750 

  3.   3   3 000   3 750   4 500 

  4.   4   2 250   2 810   3 375 

  5.   5   1 800   2 250   2 700 

  6.   6   1 500   1 875   2 250 Table 3.2.2.68.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.68.(1) Item   Column 1   Column 2 

      No. of Storeys   Maximum Area, m2 

  1.   1   27 000 

  2.   2   13 500 

  3.   3   9 000 

  4.   4   6 750 

  5.   5   5 400 

  6.   6   4 500
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.69. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.69.A. or Table 3.2.2.69.B. (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, (c) if the building
is not sprinklered, 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. Table 3.2.2.69.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.69.(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   6 000   7 500   9 000 

  2.   2   3 000   3 750   4 500 

  3.   3   2 000   2 500   3 000 

  4.   4   1 500   1 875   2 250 Table 3.2.2.69.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.69.(1) Item   Column 1 No. of Storeys   Column 2 Maximum Area, m2 

  1.   1   18 000 

  2.   2   9 000 

  3.   3   6 000 

  4.   4   4 500
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.70. Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 2 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.70.A. or Table 3.2.2.70.B. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall 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, (c) if the building
is not sprinklered, roof assemblies shall have, if of combustible construction, a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min, except that in buildings 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) 1 600 m2 if facing one street, (ii) 2 000 m2 if facing two streets, or (iii) 2 400 m2
if facing three streets, (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, and (e)  loadbearing
walls, columns and arches supporting a fire separation
shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the supported assembly. Table 3.2.2.70.A.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.70.(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   3 200   4 000   4 800 

  2.   2   1 600   2 000   2 400 

  3.   3   1 070   1 340   1 600 

  4.   4   800   1 000   1 200 Table 3.2.2.70.B.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 4 Storeys, Increased Area, Sprinklered Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.70.(1) Item   Column 1 No. of Storeys   Column 2 Maximum Area, m2 

  1.   1   9 600 

  2.   2   4 800 

  3.   3   3 200 

  4.   4   2 400
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.71. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 3.2.2.71. Table 3.2.2.71.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.71.(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   1 000   1 250   1 500 

  2.   2   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) floor assemblies shall be fire separations and, if of combustible construction, shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than 45 min, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.72. Group F, Division 2, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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) 4 500 m2
if 1 storey in building height, or (ii) 1 800 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, and (b)  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.:
3.2.2.73. Group F, Division 3, Any Height, Any Area (1) Except as permitted by Articles 3.2.2.74. to 3.2.2.83., a building classified as Group F, 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 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, except that floor assemblies are permitted to be fire separations with a fire-resistance rating not less than 1 h in a storage garage
with all storeys constructed as open-air storeys, (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, and (e)  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.:
3.2.2.74. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 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 3.2.2.74. Table 3.2.2.74.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.74.(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   9 000   10 800 

  3.   3   4 800   6 000   7 200 

  4.   4   3 600   4 500   5 400 

  5.   5   2 880   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, 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.:
3.2.2.75. Group F, Division 3, up to 6 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 6 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 21 600 m2 if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) not more than 14 400 m2 if 3 storeys in building height, (iv) not more than 10 800 m2 if 4 storeys in building height, (v) not more than 8 640 m2
if 5 storeys in building height, or (vi) 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.:
3.2.2.76. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided, (a) it is not more than 4 storeys in building height, and (b) it has a building area not more than the value in Table 3.2.2.76. Table 3.2.2.76.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.76.(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   4 800   6 000   7 200 

  2.   2   2 400   3 000   3 600 

  3.   3   1 600   2 000   2 400 

  4.   4   1 200   1 500   1 800 (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 than 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) 2 400 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 3 000 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 3 600 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.:
3.2.2.77. Group F, Division 3, up to 4 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 4 storeys in building height, and (c) it has a building area not more than, (i) 14 400 m2
if 1 storey in building height, (ii) 7 200 m2
if 2 storeys in building height, (iii) 4 800 m2
if 3 storeys in building height, or (iv) 3 600 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 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 than 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.:
3.2.2.78. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys (1) A building classified as Group F, 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 3.2.2.78. Table 3.2.2.78.   Maximum Building Area, Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys Forming Part of Sentence 3.2.2.78.(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)  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.:
3.2.2.79. Group F, Division 3, up to 2 Storeys, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, 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) 7 200 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)  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.:
3.2.2.80. Group F, Division 3, 1 Storey (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to be of heavy timber 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) 5 600 m2
if facing one street, (ii) 7 000 m2
if facing two streets, or (iii) 8 400 m2 if facing three streets.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.81. Group F, Division 3, 1 Storey, Sprinklered (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to be of heavy timber 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 16 800 m2.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.82. Group F, Division 3, 1 Storey, Any Area, Low Fire Load Occupancy (1) A building classified as Group F, Division 3 is permitted to conform to Sentence (2) provided it is, (a) not more than 1 storey in building height, (b) used solely for low fire load occupancies such as, (i) power generating plants, or (ii) plants for the manufacture or storage of noncombustible materials, and (c) not limited in building area. (2) The building referred to in Sentence (1) shall be of noncombustible construction.
Notes to Table 3.1.13.7.:
3.2.2.83. Group F, Division 3, Storage Garages up to 22 m High (1) A building used as a storage garage with all storeys
constructed as open-air storeys and having no other
occupancy above it is permitted to have its floor, wall, ceiling and roof assemblies constructed without a fire-resistance rating provided it is, (a) of noncombustible construction, (b) not more than 22 m high, measured between grade and the ceiling level of the top storey, (c) not more than 10 000 m2
in building area, and (d) designed so that every portion of each floor area is within 60 m of an exterior wall opening. 3.2.3. Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
Notes to Table 3.2.3.1.C.:
3.2.3.2. Area of Exposing Building Face (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2), and (3), the area of an exposing building face shall be calculated as the total area of exterior wall facing in one direction on any side of a building measured from the finished ground level to the uppermost ceiling. (2) If a building is divided by fire separations into fire compartments, the area of exposing building face is permitted to be calculated for each fire compartment provided the fire separations have a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. (3) In a building that contains an interconnected floor space, the area of the exposing building face for the interconnected floor space is permitted to be determined by considering each storey as a separate fire compartment notwithstanding openings through the floor assemblies.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.1.C.:
3.2.3.3. Wall Enclosing Attic or Roof Space (1) An exterior wall enclosing an attic or roof space and located above an exposing building face, shall be constructed in conformance with the requirements for the exposing building face.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.1.C.:
3.2.3.4. Reserved
Notes to Table 3.2.3.1.C.:
3.2.3.5. Wall with Limiting Distance Less Than 1.2 m (1) Openings in a wall that has a limiting distance
less than 1.2 m shall be protected by closures
whose fire-protection rating is in conformance with the fire-resistance rating required for the wall. (2) Wired glass or glass block shall not be used for a closure referred to in Sentence (1).
Notes to Table 3.2.3.1.C.:
3.2.3.6. Combustible Projections (1) Except for a building containing one or two dwelling units only, combustible
projections on the exterior of a wall that could expose an adjacent building to fire spread and are more than 1 m above ground level, including balconies, platforms, canopies
and stairs, shall not be permitted within, (a) 1.2 m of a property line or the centre line of a public way, or (b) 2.4 m of a combustible
projection on another building on the same property. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3.1), where the exposing building face has a limiting distance of not more than 0.45 m, projecting roof soffits shall not be constructed above the exposing building face. (3) Except as provided in Sentence (3.1), where the exposing building face has a limiting distance of more than 0.45 m, the face of roof soffits above the exposing building face shall not project to less than 0.45 m from the property line. (3.1) Subject to Sentence (4), the face of a roof soffit is permitted to project to the property line, where it faces a street, lane or public thoroughfare. (4) Where roof soffits project to less than 1.2 m from the centre line of a lane or public thoroughfare or from an imaginary line between two buildings or fire compartments
on the same property, they shall, (a) have no openings, and (b) be protected by, (i) not less than 0.38 mm thick sheet steel, (ii) unvented aluminum conforming to CAN/CGSB-93.2-M, “Prefinished Aluminum Siding, Soffits and Fascia, for Residential Use”, (iii) not less than 12.7 mm thick gypsum soffit board or gypsum ceiling board installed according to CSA A82.31-M, “Gypsum Board Application”, (iv) not less than 11 mm thick plywood, (v) not less than 12.5 mm thick OSB or waferboard, or (vi) not less than 11 mm thick lumber. (5) For buildings of combustible construction, materials installed to provide the required protection of soffits may be covered with a combustible or noncombustible finish material.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.8. Protection of Exterior Building Face (1) Except as permitted by Sentence (3) and in addition to the requirements of Sentence 3.2.3.7.(1) and where the maximum permitted area of unprotected openings is greater than 10% of the exposing building face, foamed plastic insulation used in an exterior wall of a building more than 3 storeys in building height
shall be protected on its exterior surface by, (a) concrete or masonry not less than 25 mm thick, or (b)  noncombustible
material that complies with the criteria for testing and conditions of acceptance of Sentence (2) when tested in conformance with CAN/ULC-S101, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (2) The criteria for testing and the conditions of acceptance for a wall assembly to satisfy the requirements of Clause (1)(b) are that, (a) the fire exposed area of the wall assembly shall be not less than 9.3 m2 and have no dimension less than 2.75 m, (b) the exposed surface will include typical vertical and horizontal joints, (c) the test shall be continued for not less than 15 min and the standard time/temperature curve of the referenced standard shall be followed, (d) the noncombustible
protective material will remain in place and no through openings will develop that are visible when viewed normal to the face of the material, and (e) the noncombustible
protective material will not disintegrate in a manner that would permit fire to propagate along the surface of the test assembly. (3) The requirements of Sentence (1) are waived for wall assemblies that comply with the requirements of Article 3.1.5.5.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.9. Protection of Structural Members (1) Structural members, including beams, columns and arches, placed wholly or partly outside an exterior face of a building that are less than 3 m from the property line or centreline of a public thoroughfare shall be protected from exterior fire by fire protection having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Articles 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.83. for their protection from interior fires, but not less than 1 h. (2) Structural members of heavy timber construction, including beams, columns and arches, placed wholly or partly outside an exterior face of a building and 3 m or more from the property line or centreline of a public thoroughfare need not be covered with noncombustible cladding.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.10. Unlimited Unprotected Openings (1) An exposing building face of an open-air storey in a storage garage
is permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings
provided it has a limiting distance not less than 3 m. (2) The exposing building face of a storey that faces a street
and is at the same level as the street is permitted to have unlimited unprotected openings if the limiting distance is not less than 9 m.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.11. Low Fire Load, 1 Storey Building (1) An exposing building face of a building of low hazard industrial occupancy conforming to Article 3.2.2.82. is permitted to be of noncombustible construction without a fire-resistance rating provided, (a) it is not a loadbearing
wall, and (b) the limiting distance is not less than 3 m.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.12. Area Increase for Unprotected Openings (1) Except as required by Sentence 3.2.3.7.(8), the maximum area of unprotected openings in any exposing building face or fire compartment of a building that is not sprinklered is permitted to be doubled if the openings are glazed with, (a) glass block conforming to the requirements of Article 3.1.8.14., or (b) wired glass assemblies conforming to MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-2, “Fire Performance Ratings”.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.13. Protection of Exit Facilities (1) Except as required by Sentence (3) and as permitted by Sentence 3.4.4.3.(1), if the plane of an exterior wall of an exit
enclosure forms an angle less than 135° with the plane of an exterior wall of the building it serves, and an opening in the exterior wall of the exit enclosure could be exposed to fire from an opening in the exterior wall of the building, the opening in either the exterior wall of the exit
or the exterior wall of the building shall be protected in conformance with the requirements of Sentence (4) where the opening in the exterior wall of the building is within 3 m horizontally and, (a) less than 10 m below an opening in the exterior wall of the exit, or (b) less than 2 m above an opening in the exterior wall of the exit. (2) If an unenclosed exterior exit stair or ramp could be exposed to fire from an opening in the exterior wall of the building it serves, the opening in the exterior wall of the building shall be protected in conformance with the requirements of Sentence (4) where the opening in the exterior wall of the building is within 3 m horizontally and, (a) less than 10 m below the exit stair or ramp, or (b) less than 5 m above the exit stair or ramp. (3) Except as permitted by Sentence 3.4.4.3.(1), if an exterior exit door in one fire compartment
is within 3 m horizontally of an opening in another fire compartment and the exterior walls of these fire compartments intersect at an exterior angle of less than 135°, the opening shall be protected in conformance with the requirements of Sentence (4). (4) The opening protection referred to in Sentences (1) to (3) shall consist of, (a) glass block conforming to the requirements of Article 3.1.8.14., (b) a wired glass assembly conforming to MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-2, “Fire Performance Ratings”, or (c) a closure
conforming to the requirements of Subsection 3.1.8. and Articles 3.2.3.1. and 3.2.3.14.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.14. Wall Exposed to Another Wall (1) Except as required by Sentences (3) and 3.2.3.13.(1) or as permitted by Sentence 3.2.3.19.(4), if an unprotected opening
in an exterior wall of a fire compartment is exposed to an unprotected opening in the exterior wall of another fire compartment, and the planes of the two walls are parallel or at an angle less than 135°, measured from the exterior of the building, the unprotected openings in the two fire compartments shall be separated by a distance not less than DO, where, DO = 2D – [(θ/90) × D] but in no case less than 1 m, and D = the greater required limiting distance for the exposing building faces of the two fire compartments, and θ = the angle made by the intersecting planes of the exposing building faces
of the two fire compartments (in the case where the exterior walls are parallel and face each other, θ = 0°). (2) The exterior wall of each fire compartment
referred to in Sentence (1) within the distance, DO, shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that required for the interior vertical fire separation between the fire compartment and the remainder of the building. (3) Sentence (1) does not apply to unprotected openings of fire compartments within a building that is sprinklered, but shall apply to, (a)  unprotected openings of fire compartments on opposite sides of a firewall, and (b) exposure from unprotected openings of a fire compartment
that is not protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.15. Wall Exposed to Adjoining Roof (1) Except as permitted by Sentence 3.2.3.19.(4), if a wall in a building is exposed to a fire hazard from an adjoining roof of a separate fire compartment that is not sprinklered in the same building, and the exposed wall contains windows within 3 storeys
vertically and 5 m horizontally of the roof, the roof shall contain no skylights within 5 m of the exposed wall.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.16. Protection of Soffits (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4), where a common attic or roof space spans more than two suites of residential occupancy
or more than two patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy, and the common attic or roof space projects beyond the exterior wall of the building, the portion of any soffit or other surface enclosing the projection that is less than 2.5 m vertically above a window or door and less than 1.2 m from either side of the window or door, shall have no openings and shall be protected by, (a)  noncombustible material, (i) not less than 0.38 mm thick, and (ii) having a melting point not below 650°C, (b) not less than 12.7 mm thick gypsum soffit board or gypsum wallboard installed according to CSA A82.31-M, “Gypsum Board Application”, (c) not less than 11 mm thick plywood, (d) not less than 12.5 mm thick OSB or waferboard, or (e) not less than 11 mm thick lumber. (2) Where an attic or roof space, including its adjoining eave overhangs, is separated by construction conforming to Article 3.1.11.7. into compartments such that the resulting spaces are not common to more than two suites of residential occupancy or more than two patients’ or residents’ sleeping rooms in a Group B, Division 2 or 3 occupancy, the requirements in Sentence (1) do not apply. (3) If an eave overhang is completely separated from the remainder of the attic or roof space by fire blocks, the requirements of Sentence (1) do not apply. (4) The protection required by Sentence (1) for projections is permitted to be omitted if, (a) the fire compartments behind the window and door openings are sprinklered in accordance with Article 3.2.5.13., and (b) all rooms, including closets and bathrooms, having openings in the wall beneath the soffit are sprinklered, notwithstanding exceptions permitted in the standards referenced in Article 3.2.5.13. for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.17. Canopy Protection for Vertically Separated Openings (1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), if a storey classified as a Group E or Group F, Division 1 or 2 major occupancy is required to be separated from the storey above by a fire separation, (a) every opening in the exterior wall of the lower storey that is located vertically below an opening in the storey above shall be separated from the storey above by a canopy projecting not less than 1 m from the face of the building at the intervening floor level, and (b) the canopy
required by Clause (a) shall have a fire-resistance rating
not less than that required for the floor assembly but need not be more than 1 h, except as required elsewhere in this Subsection. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), the canopy
required by Sentence (1) is permitted to be omitted if the exterior wall of the upper storey is recessed not less than 1 m behind the exterior wall containing the opening in the lower storey. (3) The requirements of Sentences (1) and (2) are permitted to be waived if sprinklers are installed in, (a) the lower storey
referred to in Clause (1)(a), and (b) the storey
immediately above the lower storey.
Notes to Table 3.2.3.7.:
3.2.3.18. Covered Vehicular Passageway (1) A covered vehicular passageway designed as a receiving or shipping area shall be separated from every building or part of a building adjoining it by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating not less than 1.5 h. (2) A covered vehicular passageway constructed below grade shall be of noncombustible construction.