Wood Column Sizes

Wood Column Sizes, (1)  The width or diameter of a wood column shall be not less than the width of the supported member. (2)  Except as provided in Article 9.35.4.2., columns shall be not less than 184 mm for round columns and 140 mm by 140 mm for rectangular columns, unless calculations are provided to show that […]
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Wood Furring Size and Spacing

Wood Furring Size and Spacing Wood furring for the attachment of wall and ceiling finishes shall conform to Table 9.29.3.1. Table 9.29.3.1.Size and Spacing of Furring Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.3.1.(1) Article and Table 9.29.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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Wood Protection from Decay

Wood Protection from Decay (1)  Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall be treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground level, or a 12 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. Article 9.23.2.2. Ontario […]
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Wood Sleepers (Flooring)

Wood Sleepers (1)  Wood sleepers supporting finished flooring over a concrete base supported on the ground shall be not less than 19 mm by 38 mm and shall be treated with a wood preservative. Article 9.30.1.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Wooden Stair Stringers

(1)  Wooden stair stringers shall,     (a)   have a minimum effective depth of 90 mm, measured perpendicularly to the bottom of the stringer at the point of minimum cross-section, and an overall depth of not less than 235 mm     (b)   be supported and secured top and bottom,     (c)   be not less than 25 mm […]
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Working space around electrical equipment (see Appendix B)

Working space around electrical equipment (see Appendix B) 1) A minimum working space of 1 m with secure footing shall be provided and maintained about electrical equipment that a) contains renewable parts, disconnecting means, or operating means; orb) requires examination, adjustment, operation, or maintenance. 2) The working space referred to in Subrule 1) shall not […]
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