Outlet boxes

Outlet boxes (see Appendix B) 1) A box or an equivalent device shall be installed at every point of outlet, switch, or junction of conduit, raceways, armoured cable, or non-metallic-sheathed cable. 2) Non-metallic outlet boxes shall not be used in wiring methods using metal raceways or armoured or metal-sheathed cable, except where the boxes are […]
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Outlet boxes, cabinets, and fittings

Outlet boxes, cabinets, and fittings (see Appendix B) 1) The front edges of boxes, cabinets, and fittings installed in walls or ceilings shall not be set in more than 6 mm from the finished surface and, where the walls or ceilings are of wood or other combustible material, shall be flush with the finished surface […]
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Panel-Type Underlay Flooring

Panel-Type Underlay Flooring (1)  A panel-type underlay shall be provided under resilient flooring, parquet flooring, ceramic tile, felted-synthetic-fibre floor coverings or carpeting laid over lumber subflooring. (2)  A panel-type underlay shall be provided under resilient flooring, parquet flooring, felted-synthetic-fibre floor coverings or carpeting on panel-type subflooring whose edges are unsupported. (3)  Panel-type underlay shall be provided under ceramic […]
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Panel-Type Underlay Materials and Thickness

Panel-Type Underlay Materials and Thickness (1)  Panel-type underlay shall be not less than 6 mm thick and shall conform to,     (a)   ANSI A208.1, “Particleboard”,     (b)   CAN/CGSB-11.3-M, “Hardboard”,     (c)   ANSI/HPVA HP-1, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood”,     (d)   CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood”,     (e)   CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood”,     (f)   CSA O153, “Poplar […]
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Pipe Arrangement for DWV Fittings Table

Pipe Arrangement for DWV Fittings Table 7.2.4.5. Forming Part of Sentence 7.2.4.5.(1) Table 7.2.4.5 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Power Supply Smoke Alarm

Power Supply Smoke Alarm (1)  Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), smoke alarms required in Sentences 9.10.19.1.(1) and 9.10.19.3.(2) shall,     (a)   be installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit,     (b)   have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the smoke alarm, and     (c)   in case the regular power supply […]
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Protection Around Cooktops

Protection Around Cooktops (1)  Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), combustible wall framing, finishes or cabinets within 450 mm of the area where the cooktop is to be located shall be protected above the level of the heating elements or burners by material providing fire resistance not less than that of a 9.5 mm […]
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