Construction codes of Ontario

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Grade Marking (Lumber and Wood Products)

Grade Marking (1) Lumber for joists, rafters, trusses and beams and for the uses listed in Table 9.3.2.1. shall be identified by a grade stamp to indicate its grade as determined by the NLGA, “Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber”. Article 9.3.2.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.