(1)  Pilasters shall be provided under beams that frame into unit masonry foundation walls 140 mm or less in thickness.     (2)  Pilasters required in Sentence (1) shall be not less than 90 mm by 290 mm and shall be bonded or tied into the wall.     (3)  The top 200 mm of pilasters required in Sentence (1) […]

Placement of Backfill (1)  Backfill shall be placed to avoid damaging the foundation wall, the drainage tile, drainage layer, externally applied thermal insulation, waterproofing and dampproofing of the wall. Article 9.12.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Placing Concrete Place concrete into forms continuously in horizontal lifts not exceeding 1.2 m (4 ft.) in depth. Do not allow concrete to fall into the forms from a height of more than 2.4 m (8 ft.) as this causes the concrete to segregate. For higher drops, use a pipe to deposit the concrete. Buggies, […]

Precautions During Excavation (1)  Every excavation shall be undertaken in such a manner to prevent damage to adjacent property, existing structures, utilities, roads and sidewalks at all stages of construction. (2)  Material shall not be placed nor shall equipment be operated or placed in or adjacent to an excavation in a manner that may endanger the integrity […]

Preparation of Surface dampproofing (1)  The area in which dampproofing is to be carried out shall be kept free of water during the application and curing of the dampproofing system.     (2)  The surface to be dampproofed shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions of the dampproofing material manufacturer.     (3)  Where the dampproofing material is to […]

Preparation of Surface waterproofing (1)  Surfaces to be waterproofed shall be prepared in accordance with the instructions of the waterproofing material manufacturer.     (2)  Where the waterproofing material is to be applied on insulating concrete form (ICF) walls, the instructions of the ICF wall manufacturer shall be followed.     (3)  Unit masonry walls that are to be waterproofed […]