T and Cross Pipe Fittings Vent and Drainage

T and Cross Pipe Fittings (1)  A T fitting shall not be used in a drainage system except to connect a vent pipe. (2)  A cross fitting shall not be used in a drainage system. Article 7.2.4.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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Table – Size and Spacing of Furring

Table – Size and Spacing of Furring Table 9.29.3.1. Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.3.1.(1) Table 9.29.3.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Taping Low Temperature Conditions

Taping Low Temperature Conditions (1)  In cold weather, heat shall be provided to maintain a temperature of not below 10°C for 48 h prior to taping and finishing and maintained for not less than 48 h after that. Article 9.29.5.10 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. Drywall mudding […]
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Temperature control

Temperature control 1) Each enclosed area within which a heater is located shall have a temperature control device. 2) Notwithstanding Subrule 1), trace heater sets and heating panel sets shall be permitted to extend into adjacent rooms and be controlled by a single temperature control device. Source: Rule 62-202, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part […]
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Thickness of Subflooring

Thickness of Subflooring Table 9.23.14.5.A. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.14.5.(1) and 9.23.15.7.(1) Table 9.23.14.5.A. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Tile Application

Tile Application (1)  Ceramic tile shall be set in a mortar base or applied with an adhesive. (2)  Plastic tile shall be applied with an adhesive. Article 9.29.10.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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Top Plates

Top Plates (1)  Except as permitted in Sentences (2) to (4), no fewer than two top plates shall be provided in loadbearing walls.     (2)  A single top plate is permitted to be used in a section of a loadbearing wall containing a lintel provided the top plate forms a tie across the lintel.     (3)  A single […]
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