Construction codes of Ontario

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Outlet box supports

Outlet box supports (see Appendix B) 1) Except as permitted by Subrule 6), boxes and fittings shall be firmly secured to studs, joists, or similar fixed structural units other than wooden, metal, or composition lath, in accordance with this Rule. 2) Where ganged sectional boxes are used, they shall be secured to metal supports or […]

Platform Framing

Platform Framing This is a common framing method where each floor serves a work platform for building and erecting the walls for the next storey. End-nail the top and bottom plates to each stud with two nails at least 82 mm (31⁄4 in.) long. Apply wall sheathing to the framing prior to erection to eliminate […]

Polyethylene strips at end of partition and over wall top plates

Polyethylene strips at end of partition and over wall top plates It is common to install the ceiling air barrier before the interior partitions are built, because it is easier to make an airtight connection between the wall top plates and unconditioned spaces (such as attics). Alternatively, when the interior partitions are built before the […]

Prevention of Splitting

Prevention of Splitting (1) Splitting of wood members shall be minimized by staggering the nails in the direction of the grain and by keeping nails well in from the edges. Article 9.23.3.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Priming of Steel Beams

Priming of Steel Beams (1) Exterior steel beams susceptible to corrosion shall be shop primed with rust-inhibitive paint. Article 9.23.8.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Protection for cable in concealed installations

Protection for cable in concealed installations (see Appendices B and G) 1) Where the cable is run through studs, joists, or similar members, the outer surfaces of the cable shall be kept a distance of at least 32 mm from the edges of the members, or the cable shall be protected from mechanical damage by […]

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 […]