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 Materials

Wood Column Materials (1)  Wood columns shall be either solid, glue-laminated or built-up.     (2)  Built-up columns shall consist of not less than 38 mm thick full-length members,     (a)   bolted together with not less than 9.52 mm diam bolts spaced not more than 450 mm o.c., or     (b)   nailed together with not less than 76 […]
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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 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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Wooden Stair Stringers

(1)  Wooden stair stringers shall,     (a)   have a minimum effective depth of 90 mm, measured perpendicularly to the bottom of the stringer at the point of minimum cross-section, and an overall depth of not less than 235 mm     (b)   be supported and secured top and bottom,     (c)   be not less than 25 mm […]
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