Means of Egress

Means of Egress Windows can allow occupants to escape to the outdoors (provide a means of egress) if fire blocks the usual exit paths from a room. Each basement bedroom must have at least one outside window (or exterior door) operable from the inside without the use of tools or special knowledge and without the […]
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Mechanical Protection for Electrical Cables

Mechanical Protection for Electrical Cables 1) Where subject to mechanical damage, mineral-insulated cable, aluminum-sheathed cable, and copper-sheathed cable shall be suitably protected. 2) Where mineral-insulated cable, aluminum-sheathed cable, or copper-sheathed cable is installed on the face of a wall, partition, ceiling, or structural member within 1.5 m of the floor, and in all locations where […]
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Method of Measurement

Method of Measurement (1)  Except as otherwise specified in this Part, the areas, dimensions and heights of rooms or spaces shall be measured between finished wall surfaces and between finished floor and ceiling surfaces. Article 9.5.1.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Minor Combustible Components

(1)  The following minor combustible components are permitted in a building required to be of noncombustible construction:     (a)   paint,     (b)   self-adhesive tapes, mastics and caulking materials applied to provide flexible seals between the major components of exterior wall construction,     (c)   fire stops conforming to Sentence 3.1.9.1.(1) and fire blocks conforming to Article 3.1.11.7., […]
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