Windows types

Windows types Many types of windows have different characteristics (Figure 128) along with their own advantages and disadvantages. Common window terms are shown in Figure 129. Fixed windows cannot be opened and are generally the least expensive. Though they usually offer the best level of energy efficiency and resistance to forced entry, fixed windows do […]
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Wiring of recessed luminaires

Wiring of recessed luminaires (see Appendix B) 1) The temperature rating of insulation of conductors other than branch circuit conductors used to connect recessed luminaires shall comply with the conductor temperature rating marked on the luminaire. 2) The temperature rating of insulation of the branch circuit conductors run directly to the luminaire shall be in […]
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Wood Column Sizes

Wood Column Sizes, (1)  The width or diameter of a wood column shall be not less than the width of the supported member. (2)  Except as provided in Article 9.35.4.2., columns shall be not less than 184 mm for round columns and 140 mm by 140 mm for rectangular columns, unless calculations are provided to show that […]
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Wood Flooring Staples

Wood Flooring Staples (1)  Staples are permitted to be used to fasten wood strip flooring not more than 7.9 mm in thickness and not more than 50 mm in width provided the staples,     (a)   are not less than 29 mm long,     (b)   have a shank diameter of not less than 1.19 mm,     (c)   […]
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Wood Furring Size and Spacing

Wood Furring Size and Spacing Wood furring for the attachment of wall and ceiling finishes shall conform to Table 9.29.3.1. Table 9.29.3.1.Size and Spacing of Furring Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.3.1.(1) Article and Table 9.29.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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Wood Strip Flooring Thickness

Wood Strip Flooring Thickness (1)  The thickness of wood strip flooring shall conform to Table 9.30.3.1. Table 9.30.3.1.Thickness of Wood Strip Flooring Forming Part of Sentence 9.30.3.1.(1) Article 9.30.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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