Rules 8-104, 8-304, and 62-114

Rules 8-104, 8-304, and 62-114 When an overcurrent device is located in an assembly such as a fused switch or a panelboard, the assembly is required to be marked for continuous operation of its overcurrent devices in accordance with the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 4 or CSA C22.2 No. 29. Fused switches and circuit […]
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Scope heating, Ventilating or Air-conditioning

Scope heating, Ventilating or Air-conditioning (1)  The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division A. (2)  Where the method of operation of an existing heating, ventilating or air-conditioning system is altered, the repair or component replacements that change the capacity or extent of safety of the system shall conform to this […]
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Showers and Bathtubs

Showers and Bathtubs (1)  Except within a suite of residential occupancy, if showers are provided in a building, the number of barrier-free showers shall conform to Table 3.8.3.13. Table 3.8.3.13.Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Showers Forming Part of Sentence 3.8.3.13.(1) (2)  A barrier-free shower required by Sentence (1) shall,     (a)   be not less than 1 500 mm […]
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Solid Core Wood Door as a Closure

(1)  A 45 mm thick solid core wood door is permitted to be used where a minimum fire-protection rating of 20 min is permitted or between a public corridor and a suite provided the door conforms to CAN/ULC-S113, “Wood Core Doors Meeting the Performance Required by CAN/ULC-S104 for Twenty Minute Fire Rated Closure Assemblies”.     (2)  Doors […]
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Sound Patterns of Smoke Alarm

Sound Patterns of Smoke Alarm (1)  The sound patterns of smoke alarms shall,     (a)   meet the temporal patterns of alarm signals, or     (b)   be a combination of temporal pattern and voice relay. Article 9.10.19.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Stair Width

Stair Width (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 9.8.4.5A., required exit stairs and public stairs serving buildings of residential occupancy shall have a width, measured between wall faces or guards, of not less than 900 mm. (2)  Required exit stairs serving a house or an individual dwelling unit shall have a width of not […]
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Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards for Dwelling Units

Stairs, Ramps, Landings, Handrails and Guards for Dwelling Units (1)  Except as required by Article 3.3.4.8., stairs, ramps, landings, handrails and interior guards within a dwelling unit shall conform to the applicable requirements in Section 9.8. (2)  Except as provided in Sentence (3), exterior stairs, ramps, landings, handrails and guards serving a single dwelling unit shall conform […]
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