Construction codes of Ontario

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Entrance of cables into boxes, cabinets, and fittings

Entrance of cables into boxes, cabinets, and fittings 1) Where cables pass through the walls of boxes, cabinets, or fittings, provision shall be made to a) protect the insulation on the conductors from damage;b) protect terminal connections from external strain;c) provide electrical continuity between a metal box, cabinet, or fitting and conduit, armour, or metal […]

Fastener Penetration into Wood Supports Gypsum Board

Fastener Penetration into Wood Supports Gypsum Board Table 9.29.5.5. Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.5.5.(1) Table 9.29.5.5. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Fastening of Wood Furring

Fastening of Wood Furring (1) Furring shall be fastened to the framing or to wood blocks with not less than 51 mm nails. Article 9.29.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. Note : The term furring is used to describe the use of wooden strips or beams to […]

Fastening Panel-type underlay

Fastening Panel-type underlay (1) Panel-type underlay shall be fastened to the subfloor with staples, annular grooved flooring nails or spiral nails, spaced not more than 150 mm o.c. along the edges and 200 mm o.c. both ways at other locations. (2) Nails for panel-type underlay shall be not less than 19 mm long for 6 mm thick […]

Fire Block Materials

(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4) and (7) fire blocks shall remain in place and prevent the passage of flames for not less than 15 min when subjected to the standard fire exposure in CAN/ULC-S101, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (2) Gypsum board not less than 12.7 mm thick and sheet […]

Floor Performance

Floor Performance The floor joist span tables incorporate vibration criteria. The tables recognize that some floor constructions are more “bouncy” or “springy” than others. Therefore, by adding blocking or increasing subfloor thickness, floors will be less springy or bouncy and floor joist spans may be increased. Alternatively, engineered wood products such as laminated veneer lumber […]

General Receptables (see Appendices B and G)

General Receptables (see Appendices B and G) Receptacles for all residential occupancies (including dwelling units and single dwellings) shall meet thefollowing requirements: a) for the purposes of this Rule, i) “finished wall” shall mean any wall finished to within 450 mm of the floor with drywall, wood panelling, or like material; andii) a controlled outlet […]