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Ontario Building Code Data Matrix for New Buildings

Published by City of Kitchener

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Type: Document
Published by: City of Kitchener
Date: November 16, 2023
Also called: new buildings
For: designer
Signed by: Designer Completing Matrix
Building types: All building types
Pages: 5
Instruments: Ontario Building Code

Overview

The City of Kitchener's five-page Ontario Building Code Data Matrix for New Buildings, a fillable summary sheet, created November 16, 2023. It sets out project description, Part 3 or Part 9, major occupancies, building, gross and basement areas, mezzanines, storeys, height, importance category, building classification, construction type, sprinkler, standpipe and fire alarm systems, fire resistance ratings, occupant load, washrooms, spatial separations and the designer's confirmation. Kitchener's guide for completion goes with it.

What it covers

Major Occupancies
Building Area
Gross Area
Basement Area
Mezzanine(s) Area
Sprinkler System
Standpipe
Fire Alarm
High Building (3.2.6.)
Occupant Load
Washrooms
Barrier-Free Design
Hazardous Substances
Spatial Separations
Confirmation of Designer Completing Matrix

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