Fastening of Wood Furring

 Fastening of Wood Furring (1)  Furring shall be fastened to the framing or to wood blocks with not less than 51 mm nails. Article 9.29.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. Note : The term furring is used to describe the use of wooden strips or beams to […]
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Fastening Panel-type underlay

Fastening Panel-type underlay (1)  Panel-type underlay shall be fastened to the subfloor with staples, annular grooved flooring nails or spiral nails, spaced not more than 150 mm o.c. along the edges and 200 mm o.c. both ways at other locations.  (2)  Nails for panel-type underlay shall be not less than 19 mm long for 6 mm thick […]
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Finish Quality Flooring

Finish Quality Flooring (1)  Finished flooring shall have a surface that is smooth, even and free from roughness or open defects. Article 9.30.1.4 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Fire Block Materials

(1)  Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4) and (7) fire blocks shall remain in place and prevent the passage of flames for not less than 15 min when subjected to the standard fire exposure in CAN/ULC-S101, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (2)  Gypsum board not less than 12.7 mm thick and sheet […]
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Floor Coverings

Floor Coverings, Floors are subject to wear and tear. Higher-quality finish flooring can often be cost effective becauseit will likely last longer than less expensive flooring. The sub-flooring must be adequate to support the finished flooring, especially ceramic tile. Planning the type of finished flooring to be used can minimize elevation differences (tripping hazards) between […]
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Floor Flanges Specifications

Floor Flanges Specifications (1)  Brass floor flanges shall be certified to CSA B158.1, “Cast Brass Solder Joint Drainage, Waste and Vent Fittings”. (2)  ABS floor flanges shall be certified to CAN/CSA-B181.1, “Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Pipe Fittings”. (3)  PVC floor flanges shall be certified to CAN/CSA-B181.2, “Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (CPVC) Drain, Waste, […]
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