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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Material Standards for Glass

Material Standards for Glass (1)  Glass shall conform to,     (a)   CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass,”     (b)   CAN/CGSB-12.2-M, “Flat, Clear Sheet Glass”,     (c)   CAN/CGSB-12.3-M, “Flat, Clear Float Glass”,     (d)   CAN/CGSB-12.4-M, “Heat Absorbing Glass,”     (e)   CAN/CGSB-12.8, “Insulating Glass Units”,     (f)   CAN/CGSB-12.10-M, “Glass, Light and Heat Reflecting”,     (g)   CAN/CGSB-12.11-M, “Wired Safety […]
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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 number of outlets per circuit (see Appendix B)

Maximum number of outlets per circuit (see Appendix B) 1) Except as permitted by other Rules of this Code, the maximum number of outlets on any 2-wire branch circuit shall not exceed the following: a) 12 outlets for a 15 A branch circuit where the fused switch or circuit breaker is marked for continuous operation […]
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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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Means of Egress

Means of Egress Windows can allow occupants to escape to the outdoors (provide a means of egress) if fire blocks the usual exit paths from a room. Each basement bedroom must have at least one outside window (or exterior door) operable from the inside without the use of tools or special knowledge and without the […]
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