Projection of Masonry Veneer beyond Supporting Members

Projection of Masonry Veneer beyond Supporting Members (1)  Masonry veneer of solid masonry units resting on a bearing support shall not project more than one-third of the thickness of the veneer.     (2)  Where the masonry veneer described in Sentence (1) is rough stone masonry,     (a)   the projection shall be measured as the average projection of […]
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Protection from Weather Masonry

Protection from Weather Masonry (1)  The top surface of uncompleted masonry exposed to the weather shall be completely covered with a waterproofing material when construction is not in progress. Article 9.2014.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Protection of Cladding from Moisture

Protection of Cladding from Moisture (1)  A clearance of not less than 200 mm shall be provided between finished ground and cladding that is adversely affected by moisture, such as untreated wood, plywood, OSB, waferboard and hardboard. (2)  A clearance of not less than 50 mm shall be provided between a roof surface and cladding that is […]
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Protection of Interior Finish

Protection of Interior Finish (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (3), where the interior finish of the exterior walls of a building is a type that may be damaged by moisture, exterior masonry walls, other than cavity walls or walls that are protected for their full height by a roof of a carport or porch, shall […]
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Protection of Wood from Dampness

Protection of Wood from Dampness (1)  Except as permitted in Sentence (2), wood framing members that are not pressure-treated with a wood preservative and that are supported on concrete in contact with the ground or fill shall be separated from the concrete by not less than 0.05 mm polyethylene film or Type S roll roofing.  (2)  Dampproofing […]
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Receptacles exposed to the weather

Receptacles exposed to the weather (see Appendix B) 1) Receptacles exposed to the weather shall be provided with wet location cover plates. 2) Receptacles of CSA configurations 5-15R, 5-20R, 5-20RA, 6-15R, 6-20R, and 6-20RA shall be provided with cover plates suitable for wet locations, whether or not a plug is inserted into the receptacle, and […]
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