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Deviation or postponement In any case where deviation or postponement of these Rules and regulations is necessary, specialpermission shall be obtained before proceeding with the work, but this special permission shall applyonly to the particular installation for which it is given. Source: Rule 2-030, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard […]

Door Release Hardware (1)  Except for dwelling units, except for devices on doors serving a contained use area or an impeded egress zone designed to be released in conformance with Article 3.3.1.12., and except as permitted by Sentence (4), locking, latching and other fastening devices on every exit door shall permit the door to be readily […]

Doorways and Doors (1)  Every doorway that is located in a barrier-free path of travel shall have a clear width of not less than 860 mm when the door is in the open position.     (2)  Except as provided in Sentence 3.3.4.11.(11) and except where no bathroom within the suite is at the level of the suite […]

Drainage Tile and Pipe Minimum Size (1)  Drain tile or pipe used for foundation drainage shall be not less than 100 mm in diam. Article 9.14.3.2. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.