Wall Stud Size and Spacing

Wall Stud Size and Spacing (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), the size and spacing of studs shall conform to Table 9.23.10.1. (2)  Studs for walls not listed in Table 9.23.10.1. and supporting roof loads shall conform to Tables A-30 to A-33, provided,     (a)   the studs are clad with not less than 9.5 mm thick […]
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Wall Studs

Wall Studs (1)  Wall studs shall not be notched, drilled or otherwise damaged so that the undamaged portion of the stud is less than two-thirds the depth of the stud if the stud is loadbearing or 40 mm if the stud is non-loadbearing, unless the weakened studs are suitably reinforced. Article 9.23.5.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building […]
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Wall Tile Adhesives

Wall Tile Adhesives (1)  Adhesives to attach ceramic and plastic tile shall be applied to the finish coat or brown coat of plaster that has been steel-trowelled to an even surface or to gypsum board or to masonry provided the masonry has an even surface. Article 9.23.10.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for […]
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Wall Tile Finish

Wall Tile Finish (1)  Ceramic tile shall be set in a mortar base or applied with an adhesive. (2)  Plastic tile shall be applied with an adhesive. Article 9.29.10.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Wall Tile Finish Adhesives

Wall Tile Finish Adhesives (1)  Adhesives to attach ceramic and plastic tile shall be applied to the finish coat or brown coat of plaster that has been steel-trowelled to an even surface or to gypsum board or to masonry provided the masonry has an even surface. Article 9.29.10.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published […]
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Wall Tile Finish Mortar Base

Wall Tile Finish Mortar Base (1)  When ceramic tile is applied to a mortar base the cementitious material shall consist of one part Portland cement to not more than one-quarter part lime by volume. (2)  The cementitious material described in Sentence (1) shall be mixed with no fewer than three nor more than five parts of aggregate […]
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Water Hammer Arresters

Water Hammer Arresters (1)  Factory built water hammer arresters shall conform to ANSI/ASSE 1010, “Water Hammer Arresters”. Article 7.2.10.15. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only Note: When water flow in a pipe system abruptly ceases due to fast-closing shutoff valves, dishwashers, and laundry washers, water hammer arrestors are employed to […]
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