Construction of Firewalls

Construction of Firewalls (1)  Where firewalls are used, the requirements in Part 3 shall apply. Article 9.10.11.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Continuity of Rafters and Joists

Continuity of Rafters and Joists (1)  Roof rafters and joists and ceiling joists shall be continuous or shall be spliced over vertical supports that extend to suitable bearing. Article 9.23.13.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Continuity of Studs

Continuity of Studs (1)  Wall studs shall be continuous for the full storey height except at openings and shall not be spliced except by finger-jointing with a structural adhesive. Article 9.23.10.4. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021.
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Continuity of the Air Barrier System

Continuity of the Air Barrier System (1)  Where the air barrier system consists of an air-impermeable panel-type material, all joints shall be sealed to minimize air leakage.     (2)  Where the air barrier system consists of flexible sheet material, all joints shall be,     (a)   sealed with compatible material such as tape or flexible sealant, or     […]
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Corbelling for Cavity Walls

(1)  Cavity walls of greater thickness than the foundation wall on which they rest shall not be corbelled but may project 25 mm over the outer face of the foundation wall disregarding parging.     (2)  Where the foundation wall referred to in Sentence (1) is unit masonry, it is permitted to be corbelled to meet flush with […]
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Deflections

(1)  The maximum deflection of structural members shall conform to Table 9.4.3.1. (2)  Dead loads need not be considered in computing deflections referred to in Sentence (1). Article 9.4.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Diameter of Nails for Framing – Table

Diameter of Nails for Framing Table 9.23.3.1. Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.1.(2) Table 9.23.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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