Protection of Cladding from Moisture

Protection of Cladding from Moisture (1)  A clearance of not less than 200 mm shall be provided between finished ground and cladding that is adversely affected by moisture, such as untreated wood, plywood, OSB, waferboard and hardboard. (2)  A clearance of not less than 50 mm shall be provided between a roof surface and cladding that is […]
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Protection of Foamed Plastics

(1)  Except as permitted in Sentence (3), foamed plastics that form part of a wall or ceiling assembly in combustible construction shall be protected from adjacent spaces in the building, other than adjacent concealed spaces within attic or roof spaces, crawl spaces, and wall and ceiling assemblies, by any of the following:     (a)   one of […]
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Quantities of Bitumen for Built-Up Roofs

Quantities of Bitumen for Built-Up Roofs Table 9.26.11.1 Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.11.1.(1) Table 9.26.11.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Rafter-to-Joist Nailing (Unsupported Ridge)

Rafter-to-Joist Nailing (Unsupported Ridge) Table 9.23.13.8. Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.13.8.(5) and (6) Table 9.23.13.8. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Required Barrier to Vapour Diffusion

(1)  Thermally insulated wall, ceiling and floor assemblies shall be constructed with a vapour barrier sufficient to prevent condensation in the wall spaces, floor spaces or attic or roof spaces. Article 9.25.4.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only. A vapour Barrier is required for insulation installed between the […]
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Required Eave Protection

Required Eave Protection (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), eave protection shall be provided on shingle, shake or tile roofs, extending from the edge of the roof a minimum of 900 mm up the roof slope to a line not less than 300 mm inside the inner face of the exterior wall. (2)  Eave protection is […]
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