Metal Exposed to the Interior of a Fireplace

Metal Exposed to the Interior (1)  Metal exposed to the interior of a fireplace such as the damper control mechanism shall have at least a 50 mm clearance from any combustible material on the face of the fireplace where such metal penetrates through the face of the fireplace. Article 9.22.9.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   […]
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Metal Liners

Metal Liners (1)  Metal liners shall be constructed of at least 0.3 mm thick stainless steel.                (2)  Except as provided in Sentence 9.22.10.2.(3), metal liners referred to in Sentence (1) shall only be used in chimneys serving gas- or oil-burning appliances. Article 9.21.3.6 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes […]
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Minor Combustible Components

(1)  The following minor combustible components are permitted in a building required to be of noncombustible construction:     (a)   paint,     (b)   self-adhesive tapes, mastics and caulking materials applied to provide flexible seals between the major components of exterior wall construction,     (c)   fire stops conforming to Sentence 3.1.9.1.(1) and fire blocks conforming to Article 3.1.11.7., […]
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Mortar for Chimney Liners

Mortar for Chimney Liners (1)  Chimney liners used in chimneys for solid fuel-burning appliances shall be laid in a full bed of,     (a)   high temperature cement mortar conforming to CAN/CGSB-10.3, “Air Setting Refractory Mortar”, or     (b)   mortar consisting of one part Portland cement to three parts sand by volume. (2)  Chimney liners used in chimneys […]
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Mortar Joints Thickness

Mortar Joints Thickness     (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), mortar joint thickness for burned clay brick and concrete masonry units shall be 10 mm.     (2)  Permitted tolerances in head and bed joints shall be -5 mm to +10 mm. Article 9.20.4.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes […]
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Mortar Mix Proportions (by Volume)

Mortar Mix Proportions (by Volume) Table 9.20.3.2.B.Mortar Mix Proportions (by Volume) Forming Part of Sentence 9.20.3.2.(3) Table 9.20.3.2B. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Mortar Use Table

Mortar Use Table 9.20.3.2.A.Mortar Use Forming Part of Sentence 9.20.3.2.(1) Table 9.20.3.2A. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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