All too often, we are asked what the difference is between an Awning, Canopy and Marquee.  For the benefit of all, below is a brief description identifying each of the categories:

General:

• Awning, canopy, & marquee are all terms defined in the Building Code.  NOTE: owners, architects, etc. frequently confuse the terms & call everything a ‘canopy’
• Regulations governing awnings, canopies, & marquees are found both in the Building Code & Zoning Resolution