Construction codes of Ontario

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End Bearing Length of Joists and Rafters

End Bearing Length of joists and rafters (1) The length of end bearing of joists and rafters shall be not less than 38 mm. Article 9.23.13.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

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 […]

Ergonomic Design (Handrail)

Ergonomic Design (Handrail) (1) The clearance between a handrail and any surface behind it shall be not less than, (a) 60 mm, if the surface behind the handrail is rough or abrasive, or (b) 50 mm, in all other cases. (2) All handrails shall be constructed so as to be continually graspable along their […]

Fastener Penetration into Wood Supports Gypsum Board

Fastener Penetration into Wood Supports Gypsum Board Table 9.29.5.5. Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.5.5.(1) Table 9.29.5.5. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

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 […]

Finish for Treads, Landings and Ramps

Finish for Treads, Landings and Ramps (1) Except as required by Sentence (5), the finish for treads, landings and ramps shall be, (a) wear-resistant, (b) slip-resistant, and (c) smooth, even and free from open defects. (2) The finish for treads, landings and ramps within a house or an individual dwelling unit, including those […]

Fire Block Materials

(1) Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4) and (7) fire blocks shall remain in place and prevent the passage of flames for not less than 15 min when subjected to the standard fire exposure in CAN/ULC-S101, “Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials”. (2) Gypsum board not less than 12.7 mm thick and sheet […]