Support of Joists or Beams on Masonry Walls That Enclose Chimney Flues

Support of Joists or Beams on Masonry Walls That Enclose Chimney Flues (1)  Joists or beams may be supported on masonry walls that enclose chimney flues provided the combustible members are separated from the flue by a minimum of 290 mm of solid masonry. Article 9.21.5.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca […]
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Thickness Of Masonry Walls Surrounding The Smoke Chamber

Thickness Of Masonry Walls Surrounding The Smoke Chamber (1)  The thickness of masonry walls surrounding the smoke chamber shall be not less than 190 mm at the sides, front and back, except that the portions of the back exposed to the outside may be 140 mm thick. Article 9.22.7.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. […]
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Wall Studs

Wall Studs (1)  Wall studs shall not be notched, drilled or otherwise damaged so that the undamaged portion of the stud is less than two-thirds the depth of the stud if the stud is loadbearing or 40 mm if the stud is non-loadbearing, unless the weakened studs are suitably reinforced. Article 9.23.5.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building […]
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Wall Thickness Masonry Chimney

Wall Thickness Masonry Chimney (1)  The walls of a masonry chimney shall be built of solid masonry units not less than 70 mm thick. Article 9.21.4.8. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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