Table – Fasteners for Sheathing and Subflooring

Table – Fasteners for Sheathing and Subflooring Table 9.23.3.5. Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.5.(1) Table 9.23.3.5 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021.
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Table – Size and Spacing of Furring

Table – Size and Spacing of Furring Table 9.29.3.1. Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.3.1.(1) Table 9.29.3.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Termite and Decay Protection

(1)  In localities where termites are known to occur,     (a)   clearance between structural wood elements and the finished ground level directly below them shall be not less than 450 mm and, except as provided in Sentence (2), all sides of the supporting elements shall be visible to permit inspection, or (b) structural wood elements, supported […]
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Termite Protection

Termite Protection (1)  Where termites are known to exist, unless pressure-treated with a chemical that is toxic to such termites in accordance with Article 9.3.2.9., wood steps shall rest on a non-cellulosic base or apron extending at least 150 mm above the ground. (2)  Wood lattice or skirting around porches shall be separated from piers and soil […]
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Thickness of Subflooring

Thickness of Subflooring Table 9.23.14.5.A. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.14.5.(1) and 9.23.15.7.(1) Table 9.23.14.5.A. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Top Plates

Top Plates (1)  Top plates in walls shall not be notched, drilled or otherwise weakened to reduce the undamaged width to less than 50 mm unless the weakened plates are suitably reinforced. Article 9.23.5.4. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Top Plates

Top Plates (1)  Except as permitted in Sentences (2) to (4), no fewer than two top plates shall be provided in loadbearing walls.     (2)  A single top plate is permitted to be used in a section of a loadbearing wall containing a lintel provided the top plate forms a tie across the lintel.     (3)  A single […]
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