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Ontario Fire Code

Floor area

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Floor area means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and required firewalls, including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, but not including exits, vertical service spaces and their enclosing assemblies. (“aire de plancher”)

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Ontario Fire Code - January 1st 2026