Installation of Thermal Insulation

Installation of Thermal Insulation (1)  Insulation shall be installed so that there is a reasonably uniform insulating value over the entire face of the insulated area.     (2)  Insulation shall be applied to the full width and length of the space between furring or framing.     (3)  Except where the insulation provides the principal resistance to air leakage, […]
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Installation of Vapour Barriers

Installation of Vapour Barriers (1)  Products installed to function as the vapour barrier shall protect the warm side of wall, ceiling and floor assemblies. (2)  Where different products are used for the vapour barrier and the insulation, the vapour barrier shall be installed sufficiently close to the warm side of the insulation to prevent condensation at design […]
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Interconnection of Smoke Alarms

Interconnection of Smoke Alarms (1)  Where more than one smoke alarm is required in a dwelling unit, the smoke alarms shall be wired so that the activation of one alarm will cause all alarms within the dwelling unit to sound. Article 9.10.19.5 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s […]
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Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes

Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes Gypsum board (drywall) is the most common interior finish in Canadian houses. In addition to providing a smooth, paintable surface, gypsum board provides a degree of fire resistance to lightweight structural framing, allowing walls and floors to remain in place to provide some time for occupants to become aware of […]
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Joints in Top Plates

Joints in Top Plates (1)  Joints in the top plates of loadbearing walls shall be staggered not less than one stud spacing.     (2)  The top plates in loadbearing walls shall be lapped or otherwise suitably tied at corners and intersecting walls in accordance with Sentence (4).     (3)  Joints in single top plates used with loadbearing walls […]
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Joints Offset Panel-Type Underlay

Joints Offset Panel-Type Underlay (1)  Where panel-type underlay is required to be installed over plywood, or OSB or waferboard, the joints in the underlay shall be offset at least 200 mm from the joints in the underlying subfloor. Article 9.30.2.4 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for […]
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Laundry Fixtures

Laundry Fixtures (1)  Laundry facilities or a space for laundry facilities shall be provided in every dwelling unit or grouped elsewhere in the building in a location conveniently accessible to occupants of every dwelling unit. Article 9.31.4.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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