Construction codes of Ontario

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Fireplaces

Fireplaces Fireplaces can consist of solid masonry construction, be factory-built, have steel inserts for masonry or wood frame construction, or be factory-built natural gas appliances. Special wood pellet burning appliances are available as well. All fireplaces must be designed properly to provide heat, safely remove combustion by-products and not pose a fire hazard. Fireplaces should […]

Flashing and factors that influence water flow

Flashing and factors that influence water flow Flashings must deal with the forces that drive the flow of water, because water can move upward and sideways as well as downward. These forces include gravity, surface tension, capillary action, kinetic energy and differential pressure. Gravity The building should have the following features to deflect water that […]

Flashing Joints

Flashing Joints (1) Joints in flashing shall be made watertight. Article 9.20.13.7. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Flashing Materials

(1) Flashing shall consist of not less than, (a) 1.73 mm thick sheet lead, (b) 0.33 mm thick galvanized steel, (c) 0.46 mm thick copper, (d) 0.46 mm thick zinc, (e) 0.48 mm thick aluminum, or (f) 1.02 mm thick vinyl. Article 9.27.3.7 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information […]

Flashing Materials

Flashing Materials Table 9.20.13.1. Forming Part of Sentence 9.20.13.1.(1) Table 9.20.13.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Flashing performance requirements

Flashing performance requirements The following performance requirements should be considered when materials to be used as flashing are selected: Water Barrier The flashing assembly that includes materials and joints must shed water without allowing leakage. The ability of the flashing to seal and be detailed to avoid leakage is fundamental. Creating an effective and durable […]

Footings Required

Footings Required (1) Footings shall be provided under walls, pilasters, columns, piers, fireplaces and chimneys that bear on soil or rock, except that footings are permitted to be omitted under piers or monolithic concrete walls if the safe loadbearing capacity of the soil or rock is not exceeded. Article 9.15.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, […]