Construction codes of Ontario

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Exterior Wood Steps

(1) Exterior wood steps shall not be in direct contact with the ground unless suitably treated with a wood preservative. Article 9.8.9.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Flashing

Flashing The purpose of flashing is to prevent water from entering the building envelope and to intercept any that passes the first plane of protection and direct it to the exterior. Flashing is usually required wherever there is a discontinuity on exterior surfaces (for example, above windows), where there is a change in cladding materials […]

Flashing Joints

Flashing Joints (1) Joints in flashing shall be made watertight. Article 9.20.13.7. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Foundations for Decks and Concrete Steps

Foundations for Decks and Concrete Steps Frost action can cause supports for exterior decks, balconies and stairs to shift. Movement can cause structural damage and may allow water to drain towards the house. For this reason, balconies with roofs, concrete steps with more than three risers, and decks more than 600 mm (2 ft.) above […]

Glass in Guards

(1) Glass in guards shall be, (a) safety glass of the laminated or tempered type conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass”, or (b) wired glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.11-M, “Wired Safety Glass”. Article 9.8.8.7 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Guards Designed Not to Facilitate Climbing

Guards Designed Not to Facilitate Climbing (1) Guards required by Article 9.8.8.1., except those in industrial occupancies and where it can be shown that the location and size of openings do not represent a hazard, shall be designed so that no member, attachment or opening located between 140 mm and 900 mm above the floor or […]

Guards indoors and outdoors

Guards indoors and outdoors (1) Except as required by Sentences (2) to (4) for bleacher seats, guards shall be installed in outdoor and indoor places of assembly with fixed seats so that, (a) at the fascia of every box, balcony or gallery where the seats extend to the edge, the height of guards is […]