Accessibility Fixtures

Accessibility Fixtures (1)  Every fixture, plumbing appliance, interceptor, cleanout, valve, device or piece of equipment shall be so located that it is readily accessible for use, cleaning and maintenance. Article 7.1.6.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Accessibility of junction boxes

Accessibility of junction boxes 1) Pull-in, junction, and outlet boxes, cabinets and gutters, and joints in conductors and cables shall be accessible. 2) A vertical space of 900 mm or more shall be required to provide ready access Source: Rule 12-3014, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. […]
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Basic light switch wiring diagram

Basic light switch wiring diagram Oncodes.ca publishes this information for educational purposes only. Please consult your electrician prior to any work and/or have an inspection performed. buildmyowncabin.com Note : Rule 4-022, Installation of identified conductor, to install the identified conductor at each control location of permanently installed luminaire that also includes manual control devices (switches). […]
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Bathroom Exhaust Fan Standard Wiring Diagram

Bathroom Exhaust Fan Standard Wiring Diagram Oncodes.ca publishes this information for educational purposes only. Please consult your electrician prior to any work and/or have an inspection performed. buildmyowncabin.com Note: Power source coming into the switch electrical box. The bottom leg is hot and top leg becomes hot when the switch is toggle in the up […]
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Bonding of receptacles (see Appendix B)

Bonding of receptacles (see Appendix B) 1) Where grounding-type receptacles are used in existing installations to replace the ungrounded type, the grounding terminal shall be effectively bonded to ground and one of the following methods shall be permitted to be used: a) connection to a metal raceway or cable sheath that is bonded to ground;b) […]
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Ceiling Heights of Rooms or Spaces

(1)  The ceiling heights of rooms or spaces in residential occupancies and live/work units shall conform to Table 9.5.3.1. (2)  Areas in rooms or spaces over which ceiling height is not less than the minimum specified in Table 9.5.3.1. shall be contiguous with the entry or entries to those rooms or spaces. Article 9.5.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 […]
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Ceiling Heights of Rooms or Spaces – Table

Table 9.5.3.1.Room Ceiling Heights Forming Part of Sentences 9.5.3.1.(1) and (2) Notes to Table 9.5.3.1.: (1) Area of the space shall be measured at floor level. Table 9.5.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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