Size and Spacing of Furring

Size and Spacing of Furring (1)  Wood furring for the attachment of wall and ceiling finishes shall conform to Table 9.29.3.1. Article 9.29.3.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Size and Spacing of Studs

Size and Spacing of Studs Table 9.23.10.1.Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(1) Notes to Table 9.23.10.1.: (1) See Article 9.23.10.3. Table 9.23.10.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Size of Sill Plates

Size of Sill Plates (1)  Where sill plates provide bearing for the floor system they shall be not less than 38 mm by 89 mm material. Article 9.23.7.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Size of Wall Plates

Size of Wall Plates (1)  Except as provided in Sentence (2), wall plates shall be,     (a)   not less than 38 mm thick, and     (b)   not less than the required width of the wall studs.     (2)  In non-loadbearing walls and in loadbearing walls where the studs are located directly over framing members, the bottom wall […]
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Skylights

Skylights Skylights are windows designed and manufactured for installation in a roof assembly. They must be installed carefully because they are exposed to severe climatic conditions and their remote location makes them difficult to maintain. Skylights must be securely attached to the roof framing and sealed to the air barrier system in the roof, at […]
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Slope of Roof Surfaces

Slope of Roof Surfaces (1)  Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), the slopes on which roof coverings may be applied shall conform to Table 9.26.3.1. (2)  Asphalt and gravel or coal tar and gravel roofs may be constructed with lower slopes than required in Sentence (1) when effective drainage is provided by roof drains located […]
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Spacing and Joints Wood Roof Shingles

Spacing and Joints Wood Roof Shingles (1)  Shingles shall be spaced approximately 6 mm apart and offset at the joints in adjacent courses not less than 40 mm so that joints in alternate courses are staggered. Article 9.26.9.4. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   O. Reg. 332/12: BUILDING CODE (ontario.ca) © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2021. […]
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