Protection for cable in concealed installations

Protection for cable in concealed installations (see Appendices B and G) 1) Where the cable is run through studs, joists, or similar members, the outer surfaces of the cable shall be kept a distance of at least 32 mm from the edges of the members, or the cable shall be protected from mechanical damage by […]
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Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325

Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325 Table 9.23.14.5.B. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.14.5.(1) and 9.23.15.7.(1) Table 9.23.14.5.B Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Receptacles (plugs) General

Receptacles (plugs) General (see Appendix B) 1) Receptacle configurations shall be in accordance with Diagrams 1 and 2, except a) for receptacles used on equipment solely for interconnection purposes;b) for receptacles for specific applications as required by other Rules of this Code; orc) where other configurations are suitable. 2) Except as provided for by other […]
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Receptacles behind sinks

Figure B26-2Receptacles behind sinks Source: Figure B26-2., CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. © 2021 Canadian Standards Association. Please visit store.csagroup.org
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Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G)

Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G) Receptacles for dwelling units (including single dwellings) shall meet the following requirements: a) except as otherwise provided for in this Code, in dwelling units duplex receptacles shall be installed in the finished walls of every room or area, other than bathrooms, hallways, laundry rooms, water closet […]
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Required Barrier to Air Leakage

Required Barrier to Air Leakage (1)  Wall, ceiling and floor assemblies that separate conditioned spaces from unconditioned spaces or from the ground shall be constructed so as to include an air barrier system that will provide a continuous barrier to air leakage,     (a)   from the interior of the building into wall, floor, attic or roof […]
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Required Barrier to Vapour Diffusion

(1)  Thermally insulated wall, ceiling and floor assemblies shall be constructed with a vapour barrier sufficient to prevent condensation in the wall spaces, floor spaces or attic or roof spaces. Article 9.25.4.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. A vapour Barrier is required for insulation installed between the […]
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