T and Cross Pipe Fittings Vent and Drainage

T and Cross Pipe Fittings (1)  A T fitting shall not be used in a drainage system except to connect a vent pipe. (2)  A cross fitting shall not be used in a drainage system. Article 7.2.4.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021
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Table – Size and Spacing of Furring

Table – Size and Spacing of Furring Table 9.29.3.1. Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.3.1.(1) Table 9.29.3.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Taping Low Temperature Conditions

Taping Low Temperature Conditions (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. Drywall mudding […]
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Temperature control

Temperature control 1) Each enclosed area within which a heater is located shall have a temperature control device. 2) Notwithstanding Subrule 1), trace heater sets and heating panel sets shall be permitted to extend into adjacent rooms and be controlled by a single temperature control device. Source: Rule 62-202, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part […]
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Termination of Handrails

Termination of Handrails (1)  Handrails shall be terminated in a manner that will not obstruct pedestrian travel or create a hazard.     (2)  Except for stairs and ramps serving a house or an individual dwelling unit, at least one handrail at the sides of a stair or ramp shall extend horizontally not less than 300 mm beyond […]
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Termite and Decay Protection

(1)  In localities where termites are known to occur,     (a)   clearance between structural wood elements and the finished ground level directly below them shall be not less than 450 mm and, except as provided in Sentence (2), all sides of the supporting elements shall be visible to permit inspection, or (b) structural wood elements, supported […]
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Thickness

Thickness, (1)  Concrete slabs shall be not less than 75 mm thick exclusive of concrete topping. Article 9.16.4.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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