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
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Materials and Thickness Panel-type underlay

Materials and Thickness Panel-type underlay (1)  Panel-type underlay shall be not less than 6 mm thick and shall conform to,     (a)   ANSI A208.1, “Particleboard”,     (b)   CAN/CGSB-11.3-M, “Hardboard”,     (c)   ANSI/HPVA HP-1, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood”,     (d)   CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood”,     (e)   CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood”,     (f)   CSA O153, “Poplar […]
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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 […]
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Maximum Spacing of Supports of Gypsum Board Finish (Taped Joints)

Maximum Spacing of Supports of Gypsum Board Finish (Taped Joints) (1)  Maximum spacing of supports for gypsum board applied as a single layer shall conform to Table 9.29.5.3. Table 9.29.5.3.Spacing of Supports for Gypsum Board Forming Part of Sentence 9.29.5.3.(1) Article and Table 9.29.5.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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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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