Construction codes of Ontario

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Location of the Vapour Barrier

Location of the Vapour Barrier To prevent condensation from forming within building envelope assemblies, materials that act as vapour barriers (vapour retarders), including certain types of insulation, must be located within the assembly so that moisture moving from the inside to the outside does not condense and accumulate within the assembly. This means that vapour […]

Location of Vent Pipes

Location of Vent Pipes (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), a vent pipe that protects a fixture trap shall be located so that, (a) the developed length of the trap arm is not less than twice the size of the fixture drain, (b) the total fall of the trap arm is […]

Low Temperature Conditions Taping and Finishing

Low Temperature Conditions Taping and Finishing (1) In cold weather, heat shall be provided to maintain a temperature of not below 10°C for 48 h prior to taping and finishing and maintained for not less than 48 h after that. Article 9.29.5.10 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only

Marking of equipment (see Appendix B)

Marking of equipment (see Appendix B) 1) Each piece of electrical equipment shall bear those of the following markings necessary to identify the equipment and ensure that it is suitable for the particular installation: a) the maker’s name, trademark, or other recognized symbol of identification;b) catalogue number or type;c) voltage;d) rated load amperes;e) watts, volt […]

Material Standards For Soil Gas Control

Material Standards For Soil Gas Control (1) Materials used to provide a barrier to soil gas ingress through floors-on-ground shall conform to CAN/CGSB-51.34-M, “Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet, for Use in Building Construction”. Article 9.13.4.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Maximum Height of Flights

The vertical height of a flight shall not exceed 3.7 m. Article 9.8.3.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.

Maximum number of insulated conductors in a box

Maximum number of insulated conductors in a box (see Appendix B) 1) Boxes shall be of sufficient size to provide usable space for all insulated conductors contained in the box, subject to the following: a) an insulated conductor running through a box with no connection therein shall be considered as one insulated conductor;b) each insulated […]