ontario regulation 137/07
made under the
Building Code Act, 1992
Made: March 29, 2007
Filed: April 2, 2007
Published on e-Laws: April 3, 2007
Printed in The Ontario Gazette: April 21, 2007
Amending O. Reg. 350/06
(Building Code)
1. Subclause 1.1.2.4.(1)(c)(iv) of Division A of Ontario Regulation 350/06 is amended by striking out “medium and low hazard industrial occupancies” and substituting “medium hazard industrial occupancies and low hazard industrial occupancies”.
2. Sentence 1.1.2.7.(1) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Article 7.1.2.2. of Division B”.
3. Sentences 1.3.1.2.(1), (2), (3) and (4) of Division A of the Regulation are amended by striking out “National Farm Building Code of Canada” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “CCBFC, “National Farm Building Code of Canada””.
4. (1) The definition of “alternative measure” in Clause 1.4.1.2.(1)(b) of Division A of the Regulation is revoked.
(2) Clause 1.4.1.2.(1)(b) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by adding the following definitions:
Dual vent means a vent pipe that serves two fixtures and connects at the junction of the trap arms.
Residential full flow-through fire sprinkler/standpipe system
means an assembly of pipes and fittings installed in the residential portions of a building containing one or two dwelling units that conveys water from the water service pipe to outlets in the sprinkler and standpipe systems and is fully integrated into the
potable water system to ensure a regular flow of water through all parts of the sprinkler and standpipe systems.
Residential partial flow-through sprinkler/standpipe system means an assembly of pipes and fittings installed in the residential portions of a building containing one or two dwelling units that conveys water from the water service pipe to outlets in the sprinkler and standpipe systems and in which flow occurs during inactive periods of the sprinkler and standpipe systems only through the main header to the water closet located at the farthest point of the sprinkler and standpipe systems.
(3) The definition of “storm building sewer” in Clause 1.4.1.2.(1)(b) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by striking out “building sewer” and substituting “building sewer”.
5. (1) Clause 1.4.1.3.(1)(a) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Subclause:
(i.1) section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 with respect to the approval by the City of Toronto or the Ontario Municipal Board of plans and drawings,
(2) Subclause 1.4.1.3.(1)(a)(xv) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by striking out “municipality” and substituting “municipality”.
(3) Subclause 1.4.1.3.(1)(a)(xvi) of Division A of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(xvi) section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the consent of the council of a municipality for the demolition of a building,
(4) Subclause 1.4.1.3.(1)(a)(xviii) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by striking out “demolition” and substituting “demolition”.
(5) Subclauses 1.4.1.3.(1)(a)(xix) and (xxi) of Division A of the Regulation are amended by striking out “municipality” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “municipality”.
(6) Clause 1.4.1.3.(1)(a) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Subclause:
(xxi.1) Section 42 of the Planning Act with respect to the payment of money or making arrangements satisfactory to the council of a municipality
for the payment of money, where the payment is required under subsection 42 (6) of that Act,
(7) Clause 1.4.1.3.(1)(b) of Division A of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Subclause:
(0.i) subsection 102 (3) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006,
(8) Clause 1.4.1.3.(1)(e) of Division A of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(e) by-laws made under section 34 or 38 of the Planning Act,
(e.1) subject to clause (e.2), by-laws made under Ontario Regulation 608/06 (Development Permits) made under the Planning Act,
(e.2) by-laws referred to in clause (e.1) in relation to the development of land, but only with respect to the issuance of a development permit if the development of land is prohibited unless a development permit is obtained,
(e.3) by-laws made under Ontario Regulation 246/01 (Development Permits) made under the Planning Act which continue in force despite the revocation of that regulation by reason of section 17 of Ontario Regulation 608/06 (Development Permits) made under that Act,
6. Table 1.4.2.1. of Division A of the Regulation is amended,
(a) by striking out “BOD” in Column 2 of Item 3 and substituting “BOD5”; and
(b) by striking out “CBOD” in Column 2 of Item 4 and substituting “CBOD5”.
7. (1) The heading to Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Ontario”.
(2) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1-2004
Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Lowrise Residential Buildings
6.2.2.1.(1)
12.2.1.1.(2)
and substituting the following:
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1-2004
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
6.2.2.1.(1)
12.2.1.1.(2)
(3) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
ANSI/AWWA
C104 / A21.4-2004
Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe Fittings for Water
7.2.6.4.(2)
Table 7.2.11.2.
12.2.1.2.(2)
and substituting the following:
ANSI/AWWA
C104 / A21.4-2004
Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe Fittings for Water
7.2.6.4.(2)
Table 7.2.11.2.
(4) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
CCFBC
NRCC 38730
Model National Energy Code for Buildings 1997
6.2.2.1.(1)
12.2.1.1.(2)
12.2.1.2.(2)
and substituting the following:
CCBFC
NRCC 38730
Model National Energy Code for Buildings 1997
6.2.2.1.(1)
12.2.1.1.(2)
12.2.1.2.(2)
(5) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding the following:
CCBFC
NRCC 47666
National Building Code of Canada, 2005
1.3.1.2.(3) of Division A
2.4.2.2.(1)(b)(iii) of Division C
(6) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
CCFBC
NRCC 47677
National Fire Code of Canada 2005
3.3.1.2.(1)
3.3.5.2.(1)
6.2.2.5.(1)
CCFBC
NRCC 38732
National Farm Building Code of Canada 1995
1.3.1.2.(1) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(2) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(3) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(4) of Division A
4.4.5.1.(1)
and substituting the following:
CCBFC
NRCC 47677
National Fire Code of Canada 2005
3.3.1.2.(1)
3.3.5.2.(1)
6.2.2.5.(1)
CCBFC
NRCC 38732
National Farm Building Code of Canada 1995
1.3.1.2.(1) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(2) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(3) of Division A
1.3.1.2.(4) of Division A
4.4.5.1.(1)
(7) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding the following:
CCBFC
NRCC 47668
National Plumbing Code of Canada, 2005
2.4.2.2.(1)(b)(iii) of Division C
(8) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
CSA
CAN/CSA-B137.7-02
Polybutylene (PB) Pipe for Cold Water Distribution Systems
Table 7.2.11.2.
(9) Table 1.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
MAH
Supplementary Standard SB-3, June, 2006
Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies
9.10.3.1.(1)
9.11.2.1.(1)
9.11.2.1.(2)
and substituting the following:
MAH
Supplementary Standard SB-3, August 15, 2006
Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies
9.10.3.1.(1)
9.10.5.1.(4)
9.11.2.1.(1)
9.11.2.1.(2)
8. Subclause 3.1.5.12.(4)(a)(iii) in Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(iii) ASTM C442 / C442M, “Gypsum Backing Board, Gypsum Coreboard, and Gypsum Shaftliner Board”,
9. Table 3.2.3.1.A. of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
Table 3.2.3.1.A.
Unprotected Opening Limits for a Building or Fire Compartment that is not Sprinklered
Forming Part of Article 3.2.3.1.
Exposing Building Face
Area of Unprotected Openings for Groups A, C, D, and F, Division 3 Occupancies, %
Maximum
Area, m2
Ratio
(L/H or H/L)(1)
Limiting Distance, m
0
1.2
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
18
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1.
10
Less than 3:1
0
8
10
18
29
46
91
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
8
12
21
33
50
96
100
over 10:1
0
11
18
32
48
68
100
2.
15
Less than 3:1
0
7
9
14
22
33
63
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
8
10
17
25
37
67
100
over 10:1
0
10
15
26
39
53
87
100
3.
20
Less than 3:1
0
7
9
12
18
26
49
81
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
8
10
15
21
30
53
85
100
over 10:1
0
9
14
23
33
45
72
100
4.
25
Less than 3:1
0
7
8
11
16
23
41
66
98
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
8
9
13
19
26
45
70
100
over 10:1
0
9
13
21
30
39
62
90
100
5.
30
Less than 3:1
0
7
8
11
15
20
35
56
83
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
9
12
17
23
39
61
88
100
over 10:1
0
8
12
19
27
36
56
79
100
6.
40
Less than 3:1
0
7
8
10
13
17
28
44
64
89
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
8
11
15
20
32
48
69
93
100
over 10:1
0
8
11
17
24
31
47
66
88
100
7.
50
Less than 3:1
0
7
8
9
12
15
24
37
53
72
96
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
8
10
14
18
28
41
57
77
100
over 10:1
0
8
10
15
21
28
41
57
76
97
100
8.
60
Less than 3:1
0
7
8
9
11
14
21
32
45
62
81
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
8
10
13
16
25
36
49
66
85
100
over 10:1
0
8
10
14
20
25
38
51
67
85
100
9.
80
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
8
10
12
18
26
36
48
62
79
98
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
8
9
11
14
21
29
40
52
67
84
100
over 10:1
0
8
9
13
17
22
32
44
56
70
86
100
10.
100
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
8
9
11
16
22
30
40
51
65
80
97
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
8
9
11
13
18
25
34
44
56
69
84
100
over 10:1
0
7
9
12
16
20
29
39
49
61
74
89
100
11.
150
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
8
9
10
13
17
22
29
37
46
56
67
79
93
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
8
10
11
15
20
26
33
41
50
60
71
84
97
100
over 10:1
0
7
8
11
13
17
24
31
39
48
57
68
79
91
100
12.
250
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
7
8
9
10
13
16
20
25
30
36
43
51
59
68
87
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
8
9
10
12
15
19
24
28
34
40
47
55
63
72
92
100
over 10:1
0
7
8
9
11
14
19
24
30
36
43
50
57
65
73
82
92
100
13.
350
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
7
8
8
9
11
14
16
20
24
28
33
38
44
50
64
81
99
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
8
9
9
11
13
16
19
23
27
32
37
42
48
55
69
85
100
over 10:1
0
7
8
9
10
12
16
21
25
30
36
41
47
53
59
66
73
88
100
14.
500
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
7
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
19
22
25
29
33
37
47
59
71
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
7
8
8
10
12
14
16
19
22
25
29
33
37
41
52
63
76
100
over 10:1
0
7
7
8
9
11
14
18
22
25
30
34
38
43
48
53
58
70
82
96
100
15.
1 000
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
7
7
7
8
9
9
10
12
13
14
16
18
20
22
27
33
39
58
82
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
7
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
17
19
21
23
26
31
37
43
63
86
100
over 10:1
0
7
7
8
8
9
11
13
16
19
21
24
27
30
33
36
39
46
53
60
82
100
16.
2 000
Less than 3:1
0
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
20
23
33
44
58
74
93
100
3:1 to 10:1
0
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
20
23
27
37
49
63
79
97
100
over 10:1
0
7
7
7
8
8
9
11
12
14
16
18
19
21
23
25
27
32
36
40
53
66
82
99
100
10. Clause 3.2.8.2.(1)(c) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sentence 3.2.1.1.(3) or (4)” and substituting “Sentence 3.2.1.1.(3) or (5)”.
11. Clause 3.3.1.2.(1)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(b) the CCBFC, “National Fire Code of Canada”, in the absence of regulations referred to in Clause (a).
12. Sentence 3.3.1.8.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Article 3.4.3.6.” and substituting “Article 3.4.3.5.”.
13. Clause 3.3.2.4.(13)(g) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “floor area” and substituting “floor area”.
14. Sentence 3.3.3.2.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(4) The walls separating sleeping rooms from adjacent rooms and corridors in those parts of a
floor area classified as a Group B, Division 3 occupancy shall be constructed as fire
separations but are not required to have a fire-resistance rating if,
(a) those parts of the floor area contain sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons, and
(b) not more than six occupants require assistance in evacuation in case of an emergency.
15. (1) Clauses 3.3.4.2.(2)(a) and (b) of Division B of the Regulation are amended by striking out “floor assembly” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “floor assembly”.
(2) Sentence 3.3.4.2.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Floor assemblies” at the beginning and substituting “Floor assemblies”.
16. Subsection 3.3.4. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Article:
3.3.4.8. Stud Wall Reinforcement
(1) If wood wall studs or sheet steel wall studs enclose the main bathroom in a dwelling unit, reinforcement shall be installed to permit the future installation of a grab bar on a wall adjacent to,
(a) a water closet in the location required by Clause 3.8.3.8.(1)(d), and
(b) a shower or bathtub in the location required by Clause 3.8.3.13.(1)(f).
17. Clause 3.3.5.2.(1)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(b) the CCBFC, “National Fire Code of Canada”, in the absence of provisions referred to in Clause (a).
18. Sentence 3.4.3.2.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(4) Except as required by Sentence (5), the required exit width need not be cumulative in an exit serving 2 or more
floor areas located one above the other.
19. (1) Sentence 3.5.2.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding “Except as provided in Sentence (2)” at the beginning.
(2) Article 3.5.2.1. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Sentence:
(2) Sentence (1) does not apply to those parts of a floor area
classified as a Group B, Division 3 occupancy if,
(a) those portions of the floor area contain sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons, and
(b) not more than six occupants require assistance in evacuating in the case of an emergency.
20. (1) Sentence 3.7.4.2.(7) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(7) The water closet and lavatory provided in the universal toilet room described in Sentence 3.8.3.12.(1) may be counted as part of the plumbing fixtures required for males and females in this Subsection if,
(a) more than one water closet is required for males, and
(b) more than one water closet is required for females.
(2) Sentence 3.7.4.2.(8) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(8) Both sexes are permitted to be served by a single water closet if the occupant load is not more than 10 persons in an assembly occupancy referred to in Article 3.7.4.3. except for,
(a) elementary and secondary schools,
(b) child care facilities,
(c) places of worship,
(d) undertaking premises, and
(e) dining rooms, restaurants, cafeterias and alcoholic beverage establishments.
21. Sentence 3.7.4.7.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “5 persons” at the end and substituting “10 persons”.
22. Clause 3.7.4.9.(2)(a) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “9 persons” and substituting “10 persons”.
23. Sentence 3.8.3.8.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “to barrier-free” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “to be barrier-free”.
24. (1) Clause 3.8.3.12.(1)(i) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(i) be designed to permit a wheelchair to turn in an open space not less than 1 500 mm in diameter, and
(2) Sentence 3.8.3.12.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(2) Reserved.
25. Sentence 3.14.1.2.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “3.14.1.10.” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “3.14.1.9.”.
26. Clause 3.16.1.7.(7)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out the formula and substituting the following:
Total Egress Time = (Hp + Vp/0.6 + Hm/1.3 + 10Nlg + 5Nlc ) · 1.5 (in seconds)
27. Sentence 4.1.1.3.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(1) Buildings and their structural members and connections including formwork and falsework shall be designed to have sufficient structural capacity and structural integrity to safely and effectively resist all loads, effects of loads and influences that may reasonably be expected, having regard to the expected service life of buildings, and shall in any case satisfy the requirements of this Section.
28. Clause 4.1.3.1.(1)(a) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(a) “limit states” means those conditions of a building structure that result in the building ceasing to fulfill the function for which it was designed. (Those limit states concerning safety are called ultimate limit states (ULS) and include exceeding the load-carrying capacity, overturning, sliding and fracture; those limit states that restrict the intended use and occupancy of the building are called serviceability limit states (SLS) and include deflection, vibration, permanent deformation and local structural damage such as cracking; and those limit states that represent failure under repeated loading are called fatigue limit states),
29. Table 4.1.3.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by a striking out,
5
(1.0D(3) or 1.0E(7))
0.5S(5)(6) or 0.25S(5)
and substituting the following:
5
1.0D(3)
+ 1.0E(7)
0.5L(5)(6) + 0.25S(5)
30. Table 4.1.5.3. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
(c) Classrooms with or without fixed seats
2.4
Attics
Accessible by a stairway in residential occupancies only
1.4
Having limited accessibility so that there is no storage of equipment or materials()
0.5
and substituting the following:
(c) Classrooms with or without fixed seats
2.4
Attics
Accessible by a stairway in residential occupancies only
1.4
Having limited accessibility so that there is no storage of equipment or materials
0.5
31. Sentence 4.1.5.15.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “15 kN/m” and substituting “1.5 kN/m”.
32. Sentence 4.4.3.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sentence 1.1.1.1.(1) of Division A” and substituting “Sentence 1.3.1.1.(1) of Division A”.
33. (1) Subclause 6.2.1.1.(1)(a)(v) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(v) ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings”,
(2) Clause 6.2.1.1.(1)(j) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(j) the CCBFC, “Model National Energy Code for Buildings”.
34. Sentence 6.2.3.9.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sentence 6.2.3.8.(8)” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “Sentence 6.2.3.8.(6)”.
35. Sentence 6.3.1.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Article 6.2.1.5.” at the end and substituting “Article 6.2.1.4.”.
36. The notes to Table 7.2.7.4. of Division B of the Regulation are revoked and the following substituted:
Notes to Table 7.2.7.4.:
P — Permitted
N — Not Permitted
37. Table 7.2.11.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
Polybutylene pipe and fittings
Certified to CAN/CSA-B137.7, “Polybutylene (PB) Piping for Cold Water Distribution Systems”
Pipe must have an SDR of 11 or less
38. Sentence 7.5.9.2.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Air admittance valves” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “Air admittance valves”.
39. Sentence 7.5.9.3.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “plenums” and substituting “plenums”.
40. Sentence 8.2.1.2.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Supplementary Standard SB-5” at the end and substituting “Supplementary Standard SB-6”.
41. Sentences 8.3.1.2.(2) and (3) of Division B of the Regulation are amended by striking out “sewage system” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “sewage system”.
42. Subclause 9.3.1.1.(4)(b)(iii) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “15 mm bars” at the end and substituting “15 M bars”.
43. Sentence 9.3.2.9.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(3) Structural wood elements shall be pressure-treated with a preservative to resist decay where the vertical clearance between structural wood elements and the finished ground level is less than 150 mm.
44. Subclause 9.4.1.1.(1)(c)(i) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by adding “or” at the end.
45. Sentence 9.6.3.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “dwelling units” and substituting “dwelling units”.
46. Sentence 9.6.6.2.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “dwelling units” and substituting “dwelling units”.
47. Table 9.10.2.1. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
C
—
Residential occupancy
and substituting:
C
—
Residential occupancy
48. Sentence 9.10.3.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Supplementary Standard SB-2” at the end and substituting “Supplementary Standard SB-2 or SB-3”.
49. Sentence 9.10.5.1.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Table 1.2. in Supplementary Standard SB-3” and substituting “Table 2 in Supplementary Standard SB-3”.
50. Sentence 9.10.16.1.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “not more than not more than 300 m2” and substituting “not more than 300 m2”.
51. Sentences 9.11.2.1.(1) and (2) of Division B of the Regulation are amended by striking out “Tables 1.1 and 1.2” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “Tables 1 and 2”.
52. Sentence 9.14.2.1.(6) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(6) Reserved.
53. (1) Subclauses 9.15.1.1.(1)(a)(i), (b)(i) and (c)(i) of Division B of the Regulation are amended by striking out “allowable bearing pressure” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “allowable bearing pressure”.
(2) Subclause 9.15.1.1.(1)(c)(ii) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “insulated concrete” and substituting “insulating concrete”.
54. Subclauses 9.15.3.3.(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “insulating form” wherever it appears and substituting in each case “insulating concrete form”.
55. Table 9.15.4.2.A. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
Type of Foundation
Wall
Minimum Wall Thickness, Mm
Maximum Height of Finish Ground Above Basement Floor or Crawl Space Ground Cover, m
Foundation Wall Laterally Unsupported at the Top(1)
Foundation Wall Laterally Supported at the Top(1)
Solid concrete, 15 Mpa min. strength
150
0.8
1.5
200
1.2
2.15
250
1.4
2.3
300
1.5
2.3
Solid concrete, 20 Mpa min. strength
150
0.8
1.8
and substituting:
Type of Foundation
Wall
Minimum Wall Thickness, mm
Maximum Height of Finish Ground Above Basement Floor or Crawl Space Ground Cover, m
Foundation Wall Laterally Unsupported at the Top(1)
Foundation Wall Laterally Supported at the Top(1)
Solid concrete, 15 MPa min. strength
150
0.8
1.5
200
1.2
2.15
250
1.4
2.3
300
1.5
2.3
Solid concrete, 20 MPa min. strength
150
0.8
1.8
56. Sentence 9.16.1.3.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “dwelling units” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “dwelling units”.
57. Subclause 9.17.1.1.(1)(a)(ii) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “or” at the end.
58. Sentence 9.20.17.3.(4) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “bar” at the end and substituting “bars”.
59. Sentence 9.20.17.5.(3) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “to insulating concrete form walls” in the portion before Clause (a) and substituting “to flat insulating concrete form walls”.
60. Sentence 9.20.17.6.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “the insulating concrete form wall” and substituting “the flat insulating concrete form wall”.
61. Sentence 9.25.2.4.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sentences (2) to (5)” and substituting “Sentences (2) to (6)”.
62. Sentence 9.27.3.2.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “CAN/CBSB-51.32-M” and substituting “CAN/CGSB-51.32-M”.
63. Clause 9.29.5.2.(1)(e) of Division B of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(e) ASTM C588 / C588M, “Gypsum Base for Veneer Plaster”,
64. Sentence 9.36.2.1.(5) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Table 9.25.2.1.” and substituting “Table 12.3.2.1.”.
65. Sentence 9.41.2.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sections 9.5. and 9.7.” and substituting “Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.7.”.
66. Tables A-30 to A-33 of Division B of the Regulation are revoked and the following substituted:
Table A-30
Sizes for Spruce-Pine-Fir No. 2 Grade Exterior Wall Studs with Brick Veneer
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2)
Row
Column 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Stud Size and Spacing
Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50), kPa
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.60
Specified Roof Snow Load, kPa
Stud
Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
1.
1.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.6
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.0
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.3
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.6
C
C
D
D
D
D
2.
1.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.6
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.0
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.3
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.6
C
C
D
D
D
D
3.
2.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.6
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.0
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.3
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.6
C
C
D
D
D
D
4.
2.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.6
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.0
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.3
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.6
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.
3.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.6
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.0
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.3
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.6
C
C
D
D
D
D
Legend - Stud Size and Spacing
A = 38 × 140 mm at 400 mm on centre C = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 400 mm on centre
B = 38 × 140 mm at 300 mm on centre D = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 300 mm on centre
Notes to Table A-30:
(1) A roof dead load of 0.5 kPa has been assumed. The Table does not apply where the stud supports additional loads from heavy roofing materials such as concrete tiles or clay roofing tiles.
(2) Wall construction shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2).
Table A-31
Sizes for Spruce-Pine-Fir No. 2 Grade Exterior Wall Studs with Siding
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2)
Row
Column 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Stud Size and Spacing
Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50), kPa
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.60
Specified Roof Snow Load, kPa
Stud
Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
1.
1.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.3
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
5.6
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
2.
1.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.3
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
5.6
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
3.
2.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.3
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
5.6
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
4.
2.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.3
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
5.6
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.
3.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
5.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.3
A
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
5.6
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
Legend - Stud Size and Spacing
A = 38 × 140 mm at 400 mm on centre C = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 400 mm on centre
B = 38 × 140 mm at 300 mm on centre D = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 300 mm on centre
Notes to Table A-31:
(1) A roof dead load of 0.5 kPa has been assumed. The Table does not apply where the stud supports additional loads from heavy roofing materials such as concrete tiles or clay roofing tiles.
(2) Wall construction shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2).
Table A-32
Sizes for Northern Species No. 2 Grade Exterior Wall Studs with Brick Veneer
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2)
Row
Column 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Stud Size and Spacing
Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50), kPa
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.60
Specified Roof Snow Load, kPa
Stud
Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
1.
1.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.2
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
4.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.0
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.3
D
D
D
D
5.6
2.
1.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.2
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
4.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.0
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.3
D
D
D
D
5.6
3.
2.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.2
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
4.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.0
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.3
D
D
D
D
5.6
4.
2.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.2
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
4.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.0
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.3
D
D
D
D
5.6
5.
3.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
4.2
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
4.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.0
C
C
D
D
D
D
5.3
D
D
D
D
5.6
Legend - Stud Size and Spacing
A = 38 × 140 mm at 400 mm on centre C = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 400 mm on centre
B = 38 × 140 mm at 300 mm on centre D = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 300 mm on centre
Notes to Table A-32:
(1) A roof dead load of 0.5 kPa has been assumed. The Table does not apply where the stud supports additional loads from heavy roofing materials such as concrete tiles or clay roofing tiles.
(2) Wall construction shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2).
Table A-33
Sizes for Northern Species No. 2 Grade Exterior Wall Studs with Siding
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2)
Row
Column 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Stud Size and Spacing
Hourly Wind Pressure (1/50), kPa
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.60
Specified Roof Snow Load, kPa
Stud
Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
Supported Roof Length, m
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
1.
1.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.0
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.3
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
2.
1.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.0
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.3
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
3.
2.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.0
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.3
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
4.
2.5
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
5.0
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.3
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
5.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
5.
3.0
3.8
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.2
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
4.6
A
B
A
B
A
B
B
B
5.0
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
5.3
B
C
B
C
C
C
C
C
5.6
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
Legend - Stud Size and Spacing
A = 38 × 140 mm at 400 mm on centre C = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 400 mm on centre
B = 38 × 140 mm at 300 mm on centre D = two 38 × 140 mm studs at 300 mm on centre
Notes to Table A-33:
(1) A roof dead load of 0.5 kPa has been assumed. The Table does not apply where the stud supports additional loads from heavy roofing materials such as concrete tiles or clay roofing tiles.
(2) Wall construction shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 9.23.10.1.(2).
67. Sentence 10.3.1.1.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Sections 9.5. and 9.7.” and substituting “Subsections 9.5.1. and 9.5.3. to 9.5.10., Section 9.7.”.
68. Clause 10.3.2.2.(6)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “or an approved alternative measure is provided from all streets”.
69. Clause 11.2.1.1.(2)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “or an approved alternative measure is provided from all streets”.
70. Clauses 12.2.1.1.(2)(a) and (b) of Division B of the Regulation are revoked and the following substituted:
(a) the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rrise Residential Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10, or
(b) the CCBFC, “Model National Energy Code of Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10.
71. Sentence 12.2.1.2.(2) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “the Model National Energy Code for Buildings” at the end and substituting “the CCBFC, “Model National Energy Code for Buildings””.
72. (1) Sentence 12.3.1.2.(1) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out “furnace” and substituting “furnace”.
(2) Table 12.3.1.2. of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out,
Furnace Fuel Source
Minimum Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
and substituting the following:
Furnace Fuel Source
Minimum Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
73. Clause 1.3.1.3.(8)(c) of Division C of the Regulation is amended by striking out “upper-tier municipality” and substituting “upper-tier municipality”.
74. Table 1.3.1.4. of Division C of the Regulation is amended by striking out “-4” in Row “C” opposite the column heading “C” and substituting “(4)”.
75. Clause 1.3.1.5.(1)(i) of Division C of the Regulation is amended by striking out “municipality” and substituting “municipality”.
76. Subclause 2.4.2.2.(1)(b)(iii) of Division C of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(iii) a revision of the CCBFC, “National Building Code of Canada” or the CCBFC, “National Plumbing Code of Canada” that has been approved by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.
77. Table 3.5.2.2. of Division C of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Complex Buildings” in Column 1 and substituting “Complex Buildings”.
78. (1) Clause 3.7.6.3.(2)(b) of Division C of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:
(b) all written records prepared by the registered code agency under Sentences 3.7.4.2.(3) and (4),
(2) Clause 3.7.6.3.(2)(d) of Division C of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Section 3.1.” and substituting “Section 2.1.”.
79. Section 4.1. of Division C of the Regulation is amended by adding the following Subsection:
4.1.2. Transition, July 2007
4.1.2.1. Transition Rule
(1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Regulation as it read on June 30, 2007 is deemed to continue in force with respect to construction,
(a) for which a permit has been issued before July 1, 2007, or
(b) for which the working drawings, plans and specifications are substantially completed before July 1, 2007 and for which an application for a permit is made before October 1, 2007 under this Code as it read on June 30, 2007.
(2) Sentence (1) does not apply unless the construction is commenced within six months after the permit is issued.
80. (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Regulation comes into force on the day it is filed.
(2) Section 16 and subsection 20 (2) come into force on July 1, 2007.
