Construction codes of Ontario

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Exterior Wood Steps

(1) Exterior wood steps shall not be in direct contact with the ground unless suitably treated with a wood preservative. Article 9.8.9.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

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 […]

Glass in Guards

(1) Glass in guards shall be, (a) safety glass of the laminated or tempered type conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass”, or (b) wired glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.11-M, “Wired Safety Glass”. Article 9.8.8.7 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Guards Designed Not to Facilitate Climbing

Guards Designed Not to Facilitate Climbing (1) Guards required by Article 9.8.8.1., except those in industrial occupancies and where it can be shown that the location and size of openings do not represent a hazard, shall be designed so that no member, attachment or opening located between 140 mm and 900 mm above the floor or […]

Guards for Floors and Ramps in Garages

Guards for Floors and Ramps in Garages (1) Except for floors of garages referred to in Section 9.35., where garage floors or ramps are 600 mm or more above the adjacent ground or floor level, every opening through a garage floor and the perimeter of floors and ramps that have no exterior walls shall be provided […]

Handrails and Guards

Handrails and Guards Handrails run parallel to stairs to provide support for stair users. All stairways with three or more risers in houses must have a handrail from floor to floor, and on both sides if the stair is 1100 mm (43 in.) or wider. For stairways with enclosing walls, attach the rail brackets to […]

Handrails for Stairs and Ramps Table

Handrails for Stairs and Ramps Table Table 9.8.7.1.Handrails for Stairs and Ramps Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.7.1.(1) Table 9.8.7.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.