Size and Spacing of Studs

Size and Spacing of Studs Table 9.23.10.1.Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(1) Notes to Table 9.23.10.1.: (1) See Article 9.23.10.3. Table 9.23.10.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Size of Sill Plates

Size of Sill Plates (1)  Where sill plates provide bearing for the floor system they shall be not less than 38 mm by 89 mm material. Article 9.23.7.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Size of Wall Plates

Size of Wall Plates (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), wall plates shall be,     (a)   not less than 38 mm thick, and     (b)   not less than the required width of the wall studs.     (2)  In non-loadbearing walls and in loadbearing walls where the studs are located directly over framing members, the bottom wall […]
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Spans for Joists, Rafters and Beams

Spans for Joists, Rafters and Beams (1)  Except as required in Sentence (2) and Article 9.23.13.10., the spans for wood joists and rafters shall conform to the spans shown in Tables A-1 to A-7 for the uniform live loads shown in the Tables.     (2)  Spans for floor joists that are not selected from Tables A-1 and […]
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Specified Loads – Application

Specified Loads – Application (1)  This Subsection applies to light-frame construction whose wall, floor and roof planes are generally comprised of frames of small repetitive structural members, and where,     (a)   the roof and wall planes are clad, sheathed or braced on at least one side,     (b)   the small repetitive structural members are spaced not […]
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Standards for Nails and Screws

Standards for Nails and Screws (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2) and elsewhere in this Part, nails specified in this Section shall be common steel wire nails or common spiral nails, conforming to,     (a)   ASTM F1667, “Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples”, or     (b)   CSA B111, “Wire Nails, Spikes and Staples”. (2)  Nails used […]
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Steel Beams Maximum Allowable Spans Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2)

Steel Beams Maximum Allowable Spans Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2) Table 9.20.5.2.C.Maximum Allowable Spans for Steel Beams Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2) Forming Part of Sentence 9.20.5.2.(6) Notes toTable 9.20.5.2.C.: (1) These spans assume that the beam supports the veneer, a wood stud wall and a maximum specified roof live load of 2.3 kN/m. (2) Where the […]
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