Construction codes of Ontario

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Columns and Beams

Columns and Beams Wood or steel columns are usually used in the basement to support beams, which, in turn, support the inner portion of the first-floor joists as well as loads from upper floors transferred through walls, floors and posts. Cylindrical structural-steel columns (called “teleposts”) with adjustable lengths and bearing plates at both ends are […]

Columns Application

Columns Application (1) This Section applies to columns used to support, (a) beams carrying loads from not more than 2 wood frame floors where, (i) the supported length of joists bearing on such beams does not exceed 5 m, and (ii) the live load on any floor does not exceed 2.4 kPa, […]

Columns for garages and carports

(1) Columns for garages and carports shall conform to Section 9.17., except that 89 mm by 89 mm wood columns may be used. Article 9.35.4.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021

Columns in Contact with Concrete

Columns in Contact with Concrete (1) Wood columns shall be separated from concrete in contact with the ground by 0.05 mm polyethylene film or Type S roll roofing. Article 9.17.4.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Columns Lateral Support

Columns Lateral Support (1) Columns shall be securely fastened to the supported member to reduce the likelihood of lateral differential movement between the column and the supported member. (2) Except as permitted by Sentence (3), columns shall be laterally supported, (a) directly, or (b) by connection to the supported members. (3) Columns need not […]

Combustible Components for Exterior Walls

Combustible Components for Exterior Walls (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (4), combustible components are permitted to be used for an exterior non-loadbearing wall assembly in a building required to be of noncombustible construction, provided that, (a) the building is, (i) not more than 3 storeys in building height, or […]