Control of Water Ingress

Control of Water Ingress (1)  Except as provided in Article 9.16.3.2. or where it can be shown to be unnecessary, ingress of water underneath a floor-on-ground shall be prevented by grading or drainage. Article 9.16.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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CSA configurations for non-locking receptacles Diagram 1

CSA configurations for non-locking receptacles Diagram 1 (See Rules 26-700, 26-720, 26-744, 38-023, 58-400, 78-050, and 86-306,Diagram 2, and Appendix B.) For configurations 6-15R, 6-20R, 6-20RA, 6-30R, and 6-50R, Y denotes the identified terminal when used on circuits derived from three-phase, 4-wire 416 V circuits. Note: Except as noted above, in Diagrams 1 and 2,a) […]
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Ducts

(1)  Ventilation ducts shall conform to the requirements of Part 6 for supply ducts, except that exhaust ducts that serve only a bathroom or water closet room may be of combustible material provided the duct is reasonably airtight and constructed of a material impervious to water.     (2)  Exhaust ducts shall not discharge into heated or unheated […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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