Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325

Rating for Subfloor when Applying CSA O325 Table 9.23.14.5.B. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.14.5.(1) and 9.23.15.7.(1) Table 9.23.14.5.B Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Receptacles (plugs) General

Receptacles (plugs) General (see Appendix B) 1) Receptacle configurations shall be in accordance with Diagrams 1 and 2, except a) for receptacles used on equipment solely for interconnection purposes;b) for receptacles for specific applications as required by other Rules of this Code; orc) where other configurations are suitable. 2) Except as provided for by other […]
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Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G)

Receptacles for dwelling units (see Appendices B and G) Receptacles for dwelling units (including single dwellings) shall meet the following requirements: a) except as otherwise provided for in this Code, in dwelling units duplex receptacles shall be installed in the finished walls of every room or area, other than bathrooms, hallways, laundry rooms, water closet […]
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Reinforcing for Glass Block

Reinforcing for Glass Block (1)  Glass block shall have horizontal joint reinforcement of two corrosion-resistant bars of not less than 3.76 mm diam or expanded metal strips not less than 75 mm wide,     (a)   spaced at vertical intervals of not more than 600 mm for units 190 mm or less in height, and     (b)   […]
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Required Barrier to Air Leakage

Required Barrier to Air Leakage (1)  Wall, ceiling and floor assemblies that separate conditioned spaces from unconditioned spaces or from the ground shall be constructed so as to include an air barrier system that will provide a continuous barrier to air leakage,     (a)   from the interior of the building into wall, floor, attic or roof […]
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Required Barrier to Vapour Diffusion

(1)  Thermally insulated wall, ceiling and floor assemblies shall be constructed with a vapour barrier sufficient to prevent condensation in the wall spaces, floor spaces or attic or roof spaces. Article 9.25.4.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. A vapour Barrier is required for insulation installed between the […]
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Required Connections

Required Connections (1)  In a dwelling unit with a water distribution system, piping for hot and cold water shall be connected to every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, slop sink and laundry area. (2)  Piping for cold water shall be run to every water closet. Article 9.31.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING […]
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