Length of Fasteners for Gypsum Board

Length of Fasteners for Gypsum Board (1)  The length of fasteners for gypsum board shall conform to Table 9.29.5.5., except that lesser depths of penetration are permitted for assemblies required to have a fire-resistance rating provided it can be shown, on the basis of fire tests, that such depths are adequate for the required rating. Table […]
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Length of Fasteners Gypsum Board

Length of Fasteners Gypsum Board (1)  The length of fasteners for gypsum board shall conform to Table 9.29.5.5., except that lesser depths of penetration are permitted for assemblies required to have a fire-resistance rating provided it can be shown, on the basis of fire tests, that such depths are adequate for the required rating. Article 9.29.5.5. […]
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Location of the Vapour Barrier

Location of the Vapour Barrier To prevent condensation from forming within building envelope assemblies, materials that act as vapour barriers (vapour retarders), including certain types of insulation, must be located within the assembly so that moisture moving from the inside to the outside does not condense and accumulate within the assembly. This means that vapour […]
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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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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 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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Mechanical Protection for Electrical Cables

Mechanical Protection for Electrical Cables 1) Where subject to mechanical damage, mineral-insulated cable, aluminum-sheathed cable, and copper-sheathed cable shall be suitably protected. 2) Where mineral-insulated cable, aluminum-sheathed cable, or copper-sheathed cable is installed on the face of a wall, partition, ceiling, or structural member within 1.5 m of the floor, and in all locations where […]
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