Separation of Chases and Recesses

Separation of Chases and Recesses (1)  Chases and recesses shall be not less than,     (a)   four times the wall thickness apart, and     (b)   600 mm away from any pilaster, cross wall, buttress or other vertical element providing required lateral support for the wall. Article 9.20.7.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by […]
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Shaping of Rafters

Shaping of Rafters (1)  Rafters shall be shaped at supports to provide even bearing surfaces and supported directly above the exterior walls. Article 9.23.13.5 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Sheathing Membrane Material Standard

Sheathing Membrane Material Standard (1)  Sheathing membranes shall conform to the performance requirements of CAN/CGSB-51.32-M, “Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type”. Article 9.27.3.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Sheathing Membranes in Lieu of Sheathing

Sheathing Membranes in Lieu of Sheathing (1)  Except as provided in Article 9.27.3.6., where no sheathing is used, at least two layers of sheathing membrane shall be applied beneath the cladding. (2)  All joints in the sheathing membrane required in Sentence (1) shall occur over framing, and the membrane shall be fastened to the framing with roofing […]
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Sheet Metal Thickness

Sheet Metal Thickness (1)  Minimum thicknesses for sheet metal material required in this Part refer to the actual minimum base metal thicknesses measured at any point of the material, and in the case of galvanized steel described in Sentence 9.3.3.2.(1), include the thickness of the galvanizing coating unless otherwise indicated. Article 9.3.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building […]
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Size and Spacing of Fasteners

Size and Spacing of Fasteners (1)  Nail or staple size and spacing for the attachment of cladding and trim shall conform to Table 9.27.5.4. Article 9.27.5.4. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only
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Steel Beams Maximum Allowable Spans Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2)

Steel Beams Maximum Allowable Spans Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2) Table 9.20.5.2.C.Maximum Allowable Spans for Steel Beams Supporting Masonry Veneer, m(1), (2) Forming Part of Sentence 9.20.5.2.(6) Notes toTable 9.20.5.2.C.: (1) These spans assume that the beam supports the veneer, a wood stud wall and a maximum specified roof live load of 2.3 kN/m. (2) Where the […]
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