Venting of Laundry-Drying Equipment

Venting of Laundry-Drying Equipment (1)  Exhaust ducts or vents connected to laundry-drying equipment shall discharge directly to the outdoors.     (2)  Exhaust ducts connected to laundry-drying equipment shall be,     (a)   independent of other exhaust ducts,     (b)   accessible for cleaning, and     (c)   constructed of a smooth corrosion-resistant material.     (3)  Where collective venting of multiple installations […]
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Wall Stud Size and Spacing

Wall Stud Size and Spacing (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), the size and spacing of studs shall conform to Table 9.23.10.1. (2)  Studs for walls not listed in Table 9.23.10.1. and supporting roof loads shall conform to Tables A-30 to A-33, provided,     (a)   the studs are clad with not less than 9.5 mm thick […]
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Wall Studs

Wall Studs (1)  Wall studs shall not be notched, drilled or otherwise damaged so that the undamaged portion of the stud is less than two-thirds the depth of the stud if the stud is loadbearing or 40 mm if the stud is non-loadbearing, unless the weakened studs are suitably reinforced. Article 9.23.5.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building […]
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Water Closet Stalls and Enclosures

Water Closet Stalls and Enclosures (1)  Every barrier-free water closet stall or enclosure in a washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3) or (4) shall,     (a)   have a clear turning space within the stall or enclosure of at least 1 500 mm in diameter,     (b)   have a clear floor space in front of the stall or […]
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