Required Connections

Required Connections (1)  In a dwelling unit with a water distribution system, piping for hot and cold water shall be connected to every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, slop sink and laundry area. (2)  Piping for cold water shall be run to every water closet. Article 9.31.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING […]
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Required Finish Flooring

Required Finish Flooring (1)  Finished flooring shall be provided in all residential occupancies. Article 9.30.1.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Required Fixtures

Required Fixtures (1)  A dwelling unit with a water distribution system shall contain,     (a)   a kitchen sink,     (b)   a lavatory,     (c)   a bathtub or shower stall, and     (d)   a water closet or a drainless composting toilet. Article 9.31.4.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s […]
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Required Floors-on-Ground

Required Floors-on-Ground (1)  All spaces within dwelling units, except crawl spaces, shall be provided with a floor-on-ground, where,     (a)   access is provided to the space, and                (b) a floor supported by the structure is not provided Article 9.16.1.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Required Installation of Granular Fill

Required Installation of Granular Fill (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), not less than 100 mm of coarse clean granular material containing not more than 10% of material that will pass a 4 mm sieve shall be placed beneath floors-on-ground.  (2)  Granular material need not be installed under,     (a)   slabs in garages, carports or accessory […]
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Required Insulation

Required Insulation (1)  All walls, ceilings and floors separating heated space from unheated space, the exterior air or the exterior soil shall be provided with thermal insulation in conformance with Section 12.2. to prevent moisture condensation on their room side during the winter and to ensure comfortable conditions for the occupants. Article 9.25.2.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 […]
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Required Water Supply

Required Water Supply (1)  Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with a water distribution system where a drinking water system is available. Article 9.31.3.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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