Support of Walls

Support of Walls (1)  Non-loadbearing walls parallel to the floor joists shall be supported by joists beneath the wall or on blocking between the joists.     (2)  Blocking referred to in Sentence (1) for the support of non-loadbearing walls shall be not less than 38 mm by 89 mm lumber, spaced not more than 1.2 m apart. […]
Read more

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.
Read more

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 […]
Read more

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 […]
Read more

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.
Read more

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 […]
Read more

Total Ventilation Capacity

(1)  The minimum total ventilation capacity of the ventilation system required in Clause 9.32.3.2.(1)(b) shall be the sum of the individual room capacities given in Table 9.32.3.3. Table 9.32.3.3.Ventilation Capacity Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.3.3.(1) Notes to Table 9.32.3.3.: (1) At least one bedroom in each dwelling unit shall be designated as the master bedroom. (2) Ventilation capacities […]
Read more