Construction codes of Ontario

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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 […]

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.

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 […]

Floor Performance

Floor Performance The floor joist span tables incorporate vibration criteria. The tables recognize that some floor constructions are more “bouncy” or “springy” than others. Therefore, by adding blocking or increasing subfloor thickness, floors will be less springy or bouncy and floor joist spans may be increased. Alternatively, engineered wood products such as laminated veneer lumber […]

Flooring Wood Strip Direction and End Joints

Flooring Wood Strip Direction and End Joints (1) Wood strip flooring shall not be laid parallel to lumber subflooring unless a separate underlay is provided. (2) If wood strip flooring is applied without a subfloor, it shall be laid at right angles to the joists so that the end joints are staggered and occur over supports or […]

Framing around Openings

Framing around Openings (1) Roof and ceiling framing members shall be doubled on each side of openings greater than two rafter or joist spacings wide. Article 9.23.13.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

General Receptables (see Appendices B and G)

General Receptables (see Appendices B and G) Receptacles for all residential occupancies (including dwelling units and single dwellings) shall meet thefollowing requirements: a) for the purposes of this Rule, i) “finished wall” shall mean any wall finished to within 450 mm of the floor with drywall, wood panelling, or like material; andii) a controlled outlet […]