Projections into Stairs and Ramps

Projections into Stairs and Ramps (1)  Handrails and projections below handrails, including handrail supports and stair stringers, shall not project more than 100 mm into the required width of a stair or ramp. Article 9.8.7.6 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Protection for cable in concealed installations

Protection for cable in concealed installations (see Appendices B and G) 1) Where the cable is run through studs, joists, or similar members, the outer surfaces of the cable shall be kept a distance of at least 32 mm from the edges of the members, or the cable shall be protected from mechanical damage by […]
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Proximity of Doors to Stairs

Proximity of Doors to Stairs (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), the distance between a stair riser and the leading edge of a door in its swing, except for doors serving a house or an individual dwelling unit, shall be not less than 300 mm. (2)  Where there is a danger of blockage from ice or […]
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Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325

Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325 Table 9.23.14.5.B. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.14.5.(1) and 9.23.15.7.(1) Table 9.23.14.5.B Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Receptacles (plugs) General

Receptacles (plugs) General (see Appendix B) 1) Receptacle configurations shall be in accordance with Diagrams 1 and 2, except a) for receptacles used on equipment solely for interconnection purposes;b) for receptacles for specific applications as required by other Rules of this Code; orc) where other configurations are suitable. 2) Except as provided for by other […]
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Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G)

Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G) Receptacles for dwelling units (including single dwellings) shall meet the following requirements: a) except as otherwise provided for in this Code, in dwelling units duplex receptacles shall be installed in the finished walls of every room or area, other than bathrooms, hallways, laundry rooms, water closet […]
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Required Barrier to Air Leakage

Required Barrier to Air Leakage (1)  Wall, ceiling and floor assemblies that separate conditioned spaces from unconditioned spaces or from the ground shall be constructed so as to include an air barrier system that will provide a continuous barrier to air leakage,     (a)   from the interior of the building into wall, floor, attic or roof […]
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