Accessibility of junction boxes

Accessibility of junction boxes 1) Pull-in, junction, and outlet boxes, cabinets and gutters, and joints in conductors and cables shall be accessible. 2) A vertical space of 900 mm or more shall be required to provide ready access Source: Rule 12-3014, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. […]
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Areas of Bedrooms

Areas of Bedrooms (1)  Except as provided in Articles 9.5.7.2. and 9.5.7.3., bedrooms in dwelling units shall have an area not less than 7 m² where built-in cabinets are not provided and not less than 6 m² where built-in cabinets are provided. Article 9.5.7.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational […]
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Areas of Combination Bedrooms

(1)  Bedroom spaces in combination with other spaces in dwelling units shall have an area not less than 4.2 m². Article 9.5.7.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Areas of Master Bedrooms

Areas of Master Bedrooms (1)  Except as provided in Article 9.5.7.3., at least one bedroom in every dwelling unit shall have an area of not less than 9.8 m² where built-in cabinets are not provided and not less than 8.8 m² where built-in cabinets are provided. Article 9.5.7.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published […]
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Areas of Other Sleeping Rooms

Areas of Other Sleeping Rooms (1)  Sleeping rooms other than in dwelling units shall have an area not less than 7 m² per person for single occupancy and 4.6 m² per person for multiple occupancy. Article 9.5.7.4 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Basic light switch wiring diagram

Basic light switch wiring diagram Oncodes.ca publishes this information for educational purposes only. Please consult your electrician prior to any work and/or have an inspection performed. buildmyowncabin.com Note : Rule 4-022, Installation of identified conductor, to install the identified conductor at each control location of permanently installed luminaire that also includes manual control devices (switches). […]
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Bonding of receptacles (see Appendix B)

Bonding of receptacles (see Appendix B) 1) Where grounding-type receptacles are used in existing installations to replace the ungrounded type, the grounding terminal shall be effectively bonded to ground and one of the following methods shall be permitted to be used: a) connection to a metal raceway or cable sheath that is bonded to ground;b) […]
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