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Volume 2

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Appendix A

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Explanatory B

Explanatory Material for Division B.

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  • A-1.1.2.1.(2) Winter Design Temperatures.
  • A-1.3.2.1. Abbreviations of Proper Names.
  • A-2 Application of Part 2.
  • A-2.1.1.1.(1) Safety of Persons.
  • A-2.1.4.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classifications for Farm Buildings.
  • A-2.2.1.1.(2) Non-Agricultural Major Occupancies.
  • A-2.2.1.5. Environmental Conditions.
  • A-2.2.1.8.(1) Concealed Spaces Used as Supply Air Plenums.
  • A-2.2.1.15.(2) Damage to Electrical Wiring.
  • A-2.2.7.1.(1) Exiting from Floor Areas.
  • A-2.2.7.2. Overhead Doors and Sliding Doors.
  • A-2.2.8.2.(3) Ventilation of Below-Floor Storage Areas for Liquid Manure.
  • A-2.2.8.3. Below-Floor Storage Areas for Liquid Manure.
  • A-2.2.8.4.(1) Welding and Cutting.
  • A-2.2.8.6. Liquids Capable of Releasing Hazardous Gases or Vapours.
  • A-2.3.1.1.(1) Design of Bins and Silos.
  • A-2.3.2.3.(1) Bulk Densities of Agricultural Products.
  • A-2.3.2.5.(3) Lateral Ice Pressure in Liquid Manure Storage Tanks.
  • A-2.3.2.5.(4)(a) Lateral Earth Pressure on Walls of Liquid Manure Storage Tanks.
  • A-3.2.5.(6) Design of Liquid Manure Storage Tanks to Minimize Leakage.
  • A-2.3.3.1.(1) Reduced Snow Loads for Unobstructed Slippery Roofs.
  • A-2.3.4. Seismic Design of Above-Ground Liquid Manure Storage Tanks.
  • A-2.3.4.1.(1)(b) SFRSs for Farm Buildings in Seismic Category SC2.
  • A-2.4.2.1.(1) Required Ventilation.
  • A-2.4.2.3. Controlled-Atmosphere Storage Areas.
  • A-2.4.2.4.(3) Gas Hazards in Enclosed Horizontal Silos.
  • A-2.4.2.4.(3)(b) Openings at Floor Level in Enclosed Horizontal Silos.
  • A-2.4.2.5. Below-Floor Storage of Liquid Manure.
  • A-2.4.2.5.(1) Minimum Ventilation Rate.
  • A-3 Application of Part 3.
  • A-3.1.2. Use Classification.
  • A-3.1.2.1.(1) Major Occupancy Classification.
  • A-3.1.3.2.(3) Food Premises.
  • A-3.1.4.1.(1) Combustible Construction and Materials Permitted.
  • A-3.1.4.2. Protection of Penetrations.
  • A-3.1.4.2.(1)(c) Thermal Barrier in Combustible Construction.
  • A-3.1.4.2.(1) Concealed Space.
  • A-3.1.4.2.(2) & A-3.1.5.7.(3) Walk-in Coolers and Freezers.
  • A-3.1.4.3.(1) Wire and Cable Equivalence.
  • A-3.1.4.3.(1)(b)(i) Raceway Definition.
  • A-3.1.4.8.(1) Exterior Cladding.
  • A-3.1.5.4.(1) Skylight Spacing.
  • A-3.1.5.5.(1)(b) Combustible Cladding on Exterior Walls.
  • A-3.1.5.5.(1)(b)(i) Flame-Spread Distance.
  • A-3.1.5.5.(1)(b)(ii) Heat Flux Measurement.
  • A-3.1.5.14.(5)(d) Foamed Plastic Insulation Protection.
  • A-3.1.5.21.(1) Wire and Cable Flammability.
  • A-3.1.6. Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction and Materials Permitted.
  • A-3.1.6.3. Structural Mass Timber Elements.
  • A-3.1.6.4.(1) Encapsulation of Mass Timber Elements.
  • A-3.1.6.4.(3) to (8) Fire-Resistance Rating of Mass Timber with Exposed Surfaces.
  • A-3.1.6.4.(4) Exposed Surfaces of Mass Timber Walls.
  • A-3.1.6.6. Encapsulation Materials.
  • A-3.1.6.6.(6) Protection of Gypsum Board from Foot Traffic.
  • A-3.1.6.9.(1), (2), (4) and (5) Exterior Cladding.
  • A-3.1.8.1.(1)(b) Barrier to Control Smoke Spread.
  • A-3.1.8.1.(2) Installation of Closures.
  • A-3.1.8.3.(2) Fire Separation Continuity.
  • A-3.1.8.3.(5) Joints.
  • A-3.1.8.10.(1) Combination Smoke/Fire Dampers.
  • A-3.1.8.10.(5) Damper Access.
  • A-3.1.8.18.(1) Wired Glass and Glass Block.
  • A-3.1.8.19.(1) Fire-Protection Rating for Doors.
  • A-3.1.9. Penetrations.
  • A-3.1.9.1.(1)(b) Penetrations.
  • A-3.1.9.2.(1) Service Equipment Penetrations.
  • A-3.1.9.3. Outlet Boxes.
  • A-3.1.9.4.(8) Combustible Branches.
  • A-3.1.10.2.(4) Firewall Construction.
  • A-3.1.11.3.(3) Fire Blocks Between Nailing and Supporting Elements.
  • A-3.1.11.5.(1) Fire Blocks in Combustible Construction.
  • A-3.1.11.5.(3) and (4) Fire Blocks in Concealed Spaces.
  • A-3.1.11.7.(7) Integrity of Fire Blocks.
  • A-3.1.11.7.(8) Fire Blocks.
  • A-3.1.13.2.(2) Folding Partition.
  • A-3.1.15.1.(1) Roof Covering.
  • A-3.2.1.1.(3)(a) Mezzanine Area.
  • A-3.2.1.1.(8) Accessible Service Space.
  • A-3.2.2.2.(1) Special and Unusual Structures.
  • A-3.2.2.17.(1) Roof Assemblies in Gymnasiums, Swimming Pools, Arenas and Rinks.
  • A-3.2.2.18.(2) Sprinkler Extent.
  • A-3.2.2.35.(4) Sprinkler Requirements.
  • A-3.2.2.48.(4), 3.2.2.57.(3) and 3.2.2.93.(5) to (7) Occupancy Combinations in Buildings of Mixed Construction.
  • A-3.2.2.51.(5) and 3.2.2.60.(4) Occupancy Combinations in Buildings of Mixed Construction.
  • A-3.2.2.93.(1) and Table 3.2.2.93. Occupancy Combinations in Buildings of Mixed Encapsulation Ratings.
  • A-3.2.3. Fire Protection Related to Limiting Distance Versus Separation Between Buildings.
  • A-3.2.3.1.(4) Spatial Separation Design.
  • A-3.2.3.6.(2) Protection of Roof Soffits Near Property Lines.
  • A-3.2.3.7.(4)(d)(iv) Thickness of Cladding.
  • A-3.2.3.12.(1) Increased Openings Permitted.
  • A-3.2.3.14. Wall Exposed to Another Wall.
  • A-3.2.4. Fire Alarm System.
  • A-3.2.4.4.(1) Single-Stage Fire Alarm System.
  • A-3.2.4.4.(2) Two-Stage Fire Alarm System.
  • A-3.2.4.4.(2)(c) Fire Alarm Alert Signal.
  • A-3.2.4.6.(2) Access to Silencing Switches.
  • A-3.2.4.7.(4) Design and Installation of Fire Department Notification.
  • A-3.2.4.7.(5)(b) Emergency Telephone Number.
  • A-3.2.4.8.(2) Fire Alarm Zones.
  • A-3.2.4.8.(7) Indicator Devices.
  • A-3.2.4.9.(3)(f) Supervision for Fire Pumps.
  • A-3.2.4.11.(1) Smoke Detector Location.
  • A-3.2.4.11.(3) Visible Signals.
  • A-3.2.4.16.(1) Manual Station.
  • A-3.2.4.18. Acoustic Measurement and Terminology.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(1) Alert and Alarm Signals.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(2) Alarm Signal Temporal Pattern.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(3) Audibility of Alarm Systems.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(4) Sound Pressure Level.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(5) Residential Sound Level.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(6) Low Frequency Signal.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(8) Disconnect Device for Dwelling Units.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(9) and (10) Signal Circuits.
  • A-3.2.4.18.(12) Separate Signal Circuits.
  • A-3.2.4.19.(1)(g) Visible Signal in Hotels and Motels.
  • A-3.2.4.19.(2) Visible Signal.
  • A-3.2.4.19.(3) Visible Alarm Pattern.
  • A-3.2.4.20.(9) Smoke Alarm Installation.
  • A-3.2.4.20.(10) Smoke Detectors in Lieu of Smoke Alarms.
  • A-3.2.4.20.(17) Smoke Alarms with a Visual Signalling Component.
  • A-3.2.4.22.(1)(b) Voice Messages.
  • A-3.2.5.4.(1) Fire Department Access for Detention Buildings.
  • A-3.2.5.6.(1) Fire Department Access Route.
  • A-3.2.5.7. Water Supply.
  • A-3.2.5.9.(4)(c) Fire Department Pumping Equipment.
  • A-3.2.5.11.(2) Hose Stations.
  • A-3.2.5.12.(1) Sprinkler System Design.
  • A-3.2.5.12.(2) Sprinklering of Residential Buildings Above a Storage Garage Considered as a Separate Building.
  • A-3.2.5.12.(6) Sprinklering of Roof Assembly.
  • A-3.2.5.12.(7) Balconies and Decks.
  • A-3.2.5.12.(8) Sprinkler Rating.
  • A-3.2.5.13.(1) Hazard Classification for Sprinkler Selection.
  • A-3.2.5.18.(1) Fire Pumps.
  • A-3.2.6. Smoke Control for High Buildings.
  • A-3.2.6.4.(6)(a) Elevator Recall.
  • A-3.2.6.5.(6)(b) Protection of Electrical Conductors
  • A-3.2.7.4.(1) Emergency Power Reliability.
  • A-3.2.7.6.(1) Emergency Power for Hospitals.
  • A-3.2.7.8.(3) Emergency Power Duration.
  • A-3.2.7.9.(1) Emergency Power Reliability.
  • A-3.2.7.10.(2)(a) and (3)(a) Protection of Electrical Conductors.
  • A-3.2.7.10.(5)(b) Electrical Conductors in the Same Room.
  • A-3.2.7.10.(7) Fire Alarm Branch Circuits.
  • A-3.2.8.2.(3) Special Protection of Opening.
  • A-3.2.8.2.(6)(b) Restriction on Size of Openings Through Floors.
  • A-3.2.8.2.(6)(c) Waiver of Occupancy Separation Continuity.
  • A-3.2.8.4.(1)(c) Contamination of Vestibule.
  • A-3.2.8.7.(1) Smoke Exhaust System.
  • A-3.2.9.1.(1) Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.
  • A-3.3. Safety Within Floor Areas.
  • A-3.3.1.2.(1) Hazardous Substances.
  • A-3.3.1.2.(2) Cooking Equipment Ventilation.
  • A-3.3.1.7.(1) Temporary Refuge for Persons with Disabilities.
  • A-3.3.1.7.(1)(b) Zones.
  • A-3.3.1.8.(2) and (3) Protruding Building Elements in Paths of Travel.
  • A-3.3.1.12.(3) Movable Partitions.
  • A-3.3.1.13.(4) Door Hardware.
  • A-3.3.1.13.(6) Controlled Egress Doors.
  • A-3.3.1.19.(1) Attention Indicators at Unenclosed Stairs and at Drop-off Edges.
  • A-3.3.1.24.(1) Obstructions in Means of Egress.
  • A-3.3.2.4.(2) Tablet Arms.
  • A-3.3.2.10. Installation Configurations of Handrails in Aisles with Steps.
  • A-3.3.3.1.(1) Safety in a Care, Care and Treatment and Detention Occupancy.
  • A-3.3.3.4.(1) Doorway Width.
  • A-3.3.3.5.(1) Hospitals and Long-Term Care Homes.
  • A-3.3.3.5.(10) Intercommunicating Rooms.
  • A-3.3.4.4.(1) Landing in Egress Stairway.
  • A-3.3.4.5.(1) Automatic Locking Prohibited.
  • A-3.3.4.9.(1) Stud Wall Reinforcement.
  • A-3.3.5.4. Electrical Wiring and Appliances.
  • A-3.3.6.1.(1) Design of Hazardous Areas.
  • A-3.3.6.2.(2) Storage of Reactive Materials.
  • A-3.3.6.4.(2) Explosion Venting in Hazardous Locations.
  • A-3.3.6.5.(1) Measurement of Tire Storage Volume.
  • A-3.3.6.6.(1) Products Stored with Ammonium Nitrate.
  • A-3.4.1.6.(2) Sleeping Area.
  • A-3.4.2.3.(1) Least Distance Between Exits.
  • A-3.4.3.2.(6) Evacuation of Interconnected Floor Space.
  • A-3.4.3.2.(6)(a) Temporary Safety Area.
  • A-3.4.3.4. Clear Height and Width of Exits.
  • A-3.4.4.2.(2)(e) Requirements for Lobby.
  • A-3.4.5.1.(2)(c) Graphic Symbols for Exit Signs.
  • A-3.4.5.1.(4.1) Photoluminescent Exit Signs.
  • A-3.4.5.3.(2) Stairwell Signs.
  • A-3.4.6. Application to Means of Egress.
  • A-3.4.6.1.(1.1) Surface Finish of Ramps and Stairs.
  • A-3.4.6.4. Dimensions of Landings.
  • A-3.4.6.5.(4) Wider Stairs than Required.
  • A-3.4.6.5.(10) Continuity of Handrails.
  • A-3.4.6.5.(11) Termination of Handrails.
  • A-3.4.6.8.(6) Stair Tolerances.
  • A-3.4.6.10.(5) Door Swing.
  • A-3.4.6.11.(4) Exit Concealment.
  • A-3.4.6.16.(1) Fastening Device.
  • A-3.4.6.16.(5) Electromagnetic Locks.
  • A-3.5.4.1.(1) Elevator Car Dimensions.
  • A-3.6.2.1.(1) Location of Fuel-Fired Appliances.
  • A-3.6.2.5.(1) Storage of Combustible Refuse and Recycling.
  • A-3.6.2.7.(8) Vertical Service Spaces.
  • A-3.6.3.1.(1) Vertical Service Spaces.
  • A-3.6.3.5. Grease Duct Enclosures.
  • A-3.6.4.2.(2) Ceiling Membrane Rating.
  • A-3.6.5.6.(2) Clearance for Warm-Air Supply Ducts.
  • A-3.6.5.6.(3) Clearance for Warm-Air Supply Ducts.
  • A-3.6.5.6.(4) Clearance for Warm-Air Supply Ducts.
  • A-3.7.2.1.(1) Window Area Limit.
  • A-3.7.4.2.(1) Sanitary Facilities.
  • A-3.7.4.2.(2) Washroom Units in Industrial Occupancies.
  • A-3.7.4.2.(3) Sanitary Facilities.
  • A-3.7.4.2.(6) Lavatories.
  • A-3.7.4.2.(9) Plumbing Fixtures for Small, Low Occupancy Uses.
  • A-3.7.4.12.(1) Washrooms for Public Use.
  • A-3.7.4.14.(1) Clearances for Water Closets.
  • A-3.7.5.3.(1) Shielding of X-Ray Equipment.
  • A-3.8. Barrier-Free Design Assumptions.
  • A-3.8.1.1.(1)(b) Industrial Occupancies.
  • A-3.8.1.1.(1)(d) Camps for Temporary and Emergency Workers.
  • A-3.8.1.2. Barrier-Free Entrances.
  • A-3.8.1.3.(2) Surfaces in a Barrier-Free Path of Travel.
  • A-3.8.1.3.(4) Unobstructed Space.
  • A-3.8.1.3.(5) and (6)(b) Reduced Headroom.
  • A-3.8.1.4.(1) Access to Storeys Served by Escalators and Moving Walks.
  • A-3.8.1.5.(1) Controls.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(1) Access to Rooms and Facilities.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(1)(b) Rooftop Amenity Spaces.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(2) Portions of Floor Areas not Required to be Barrier-Free.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(2)(b) Exemptions from Barrier-Free Path of Travel for Small Buildings.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(3) Exemptions for Service Facilities.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(3)(m) Access to Facilities on a Floor Level Other than the Entrance Level
  • A-3.8.2.1.(4) Designated Wheelchair Spaces and Adaptable Seating.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(5) Number of Apartments Required to be Barrier-Free.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(5)(a) and (b) Access to Bedrooms and Bathrooms in Apartments.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(6) Residential Bathrooms.
  • A-3.8.2.1.(7) Distribution of Apartments with Accessible Features.
  • A-3.8.2.2. Parking Areas.
  • A-3.8.2.2.(1) and (4) Barrier-Free Paths of Travel to Building Entrances, Exterior Passenger Loading Zones and Access to Parking Areas.
  • A-3.8.2.3. Washrooms.
  • A-3.8.2.3.(2) Minimum Number of Universal Washrooms.
  • A-3.8.2.3.(3) Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Water Closet Stalls.
  • A-3.8.2.3.(5)(b) Individual Washrooms.
  • A-3.8.2.3.(6) Ambulatory Water Closet Stalls.
  • A-3.8.2.4.(1) Number of Hotel Rooms Required to be Barrier-Free.
  • A-3.8.2.4.(7) Emergency Power Outlet.
  • A-3.8.3.1. Accessibility Signs.
  • A-3.8.3.1.(7) and (8) Visual and Tactile Information Signs.
  • A-3.8.3.2.(1)(h) Tactile Indicators at Exterior Walks.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(1) Doorway Width.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(2) Washrooms and Bedrooms in Residential Occupancies.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(3) Accessible Door Handles.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(4) Doors with Power Operators.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(4.1) Power Door Operators for Interior Doors.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(8) Air Pressure Differences.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(9) Delayed Action on Door Closers.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(10) Clearances at Doorways.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(11)(b) Doors in a Series.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(17)(c) Vertical Power Door Operators.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(18) Proximity Scanners as Door Operators.
  • A-3.8.3.3.(19)(b) Manual Door Operators.
  • A-3.8.3.4.(1)(b) Ramp Slopes.
  • A-3.8.3.4.(1)(c) Landing Design at Doorways Leading to Ramps.
  • A-3.8.3.4.(2) Fixed Seating on Sloped Floors.
  • A-3.8.3.4.(3) Sloped Floors.
  • A-3.8.3.6.(1)(c) Locating Wheelchair Spaces, Adaptable and Companion Seating.
  • A-3.8.3.7.(1) Assistive Listening Systems.
  • A-3.8.3.7.(2) Assistive Listening Systems and Adaptive Technologies.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(1)(a) Water Closet Stalls.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(1)(c)(iii) Water Closet Stalls.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(1)(c)(v) Washroom Stall Door Pulls.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(1)(f) Washroom Clearances.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(2)(b) Transfer Space on Both Sides of Water Closet.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(3) Additional Grab Bars.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(5) L-Shaped Grab Bar.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(8) Fold-Down Grab Bars.
  • A-3.8.3.8.(10) Ambulatory Water Closet Stalls.
  • A-3.8.3.9. Water Closets.
  • A-3.8.3.9.(1) Water Closets.
  • A-3.8.3.9.(1)(c) Back Support at Water Closets.
  • A-3.8.3.10. Barrier-Free Urinals.
  • A-3.8.3.11. Washroom Accessories.
  • A-3.8.3.11.(1)(c) Clearances Beneath a Lavatory.
  • A-3.8.3.11.(1)(d) Pipe Protection.
  • A-3.8.3.11.(1)(f) Clear Space at Lavatory.
  • A-3.8.3.12.(1)(d) Transfer Space.
  • A-3.8.3.12.(1) and (3) Universal Washroom.
  • A-3.8.3.12.(2) Emergency Call System.
  • A-3.8.3.12.(6) Universal Washrooms for Small Buildings.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(1) Minimum Number of Barrier-Free Showers.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(2)(b) Clear Space at Entrances to Showers.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(2)(f) and (g) Shower Seat and Grab Bars.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(4) Universal Dressing and Shower Rooms.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(5)(f) Grab Bar at Bench.
  • A-3.8.3.13.(7) Showers and Bathtubs.
  • A-3.8.3.14.(1) Service Counters.
  • A-3.8.3.14.(2)(c) Knee Space at Service Counters.
  • A-3.8.3.15. Telephone Shelves or Counters.
  • A-3.8.3.16. Drinking Fountains.
  • A-3.8.3.16A.(2)(b) and (d) Water-Bottle Filling Stations.
  • A-3.9.3. Portable Classrooms.
  • A-3.11.3.1.(9)(a) Barrier-Free Path of Travel at Pool Deck.
  • A-3.11.3.1.(14) Tactile Indicator at Pool Deck.
  • A-3.11.3.2.(1) Outdoor Pool Deck.
  • A-3.11.3.3.(4) Pool Lift Space Requirements.
  • A-3.11.5.1.(4)(b) Ramps into Public Swimming Pools.
  • A-3.12.3.2.(3) and (4) Transfer Wall at Public Spa.
  • A-3.14. Tents and Air-Supported Structures.
  • A-3.16.1.7.(7) Exits and Means of Egress from Shelf and Rack Storage Systems.
  • A-4.1.1.3.(1) Structural Integrity.
  • A-4.1.1.3.(2) Serviceability.
  • A-4.1.1.5.(2) Structural Equivalents.
  • A-4.1.2.1. Loads and Effects.
  • A-4.1.2.1.(1) Temperature Changes.
  • A-4.1.2.1.(3) Major Occupancies.
  • A-Table 4.1.2.1.B. Importance Categories for Buildings.
  • A-4.1.2.2.(1) Loads Not Listed.
  • A-4.1.3. Limit States Design.
  • A-4.1.3.2.(2) Load Combinations.
  • A-4.1.3.2.(4) Effects of Lateral Earth Pressure, H, Pre-Stress, P, and Imposed Deformation, T, in Design Calculations.
  • A-4.1.3.2.(5) Overturning, Uplift or Sliding.
  • A-4.1.3.3.(1) Failure Due to Fatigue.
  • A-4.1.3.3.(2) Vibration Effects.
  • A-4.1.3.4.(1) Loads and Load Combinations for Serviceability.
  • A-Table 4.1.3.4. Acceleration Due to Vibrations.
  • A-4.1.3.5.(1) Deflections.
  • A-4.1.3.5.(3) Lateral Deflection of Buildings.
  • A-4.1.3.6.(1) Floor Vibration.
  • A-4.1.3.6.(2) Floor Vibrations Caused by Resonance with Operating Machinery or Equipment.
  • A-4.1.3.6(3) Dynamic Analyses of Floor Vibrations.
  • A-4.1.3.6.(4) Lateral Vibration Under Wind Load.
  • A-4.1.4.1.(2) Permanent Partitions Fixed to the Structure.
  • A-4.1.4.1.(3) Partitions Not Shown on the Drawings.
  • A-4.1.4.1.(6) Counteracting Dead Load Due to Soil.
  • A-4.1.5.1.(1) Loads Due to Use of Floors and Roofs.
  • A-Table 4.1.5.3. Considerations for Live Loads.
  • A-4.1.5.5. Loads on Exterior Areas.
  • A-4.1.5.8. Tributary Area.
  • A-Table 4.1.5.9. Loads Due to Concentrations.
  • A-4.1.5.11. Crane-Supporting Structures.
  • A-4.1.5.14. and 4.1.5.15.(1) Design of Guards.
  • A-4.1.5.17. Loads on Firewalls.
  • A-4.1.6.1.(1) Specified Load Due to Rain or to Snow and Associated Rain.
  • A-4.1.6.2. Coefficients for Snow Loads on Roofs.
  • A-4.1.6.2.(2) Basic Roof Snow Load Factor, C
  • A-4.1.6.3.(2) Full and Partial Loading Under Snow Loads.
  • A-4.1.6.4.(1) Rain Loads.
  • A-4.1.6.4.(3) Flow Control Drains.
  • A-4.1.6.7.(1) Roof Projections.
  • A-4.1.6.7.(2) Values of C for Small Roof Projections.
  • A-4.1.6.9. Load Cases for Gable Roofs.
  • A-4.1.6.16. Roofs with Solar Panels.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(3) Snow Obstructed from Sliding by Solar Panels.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(4)(b) Snow Loads for a Sloped Roof with Parallel Flush Solar Panels Where w ≥ w.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(4)(c) Snow Loads for a Sloped Roof with Parallel Flush Solar Panels Where w < w.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(5)(a) Snow Loads for a Flat Roof with Parallel Raised Solar Panels.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(5)(b) Snow Loads for a Sloped Roof with Parallel Raised Solar Panels.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(6) Snow Loads for a Flat Roof with Tilted Solar Panels.
  • A-4.1.6.16.(6)(c) Variation of C with h − C C S /
  • A-4.1.7.1.(6) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
  • A-4.1.7.2. Natural Frequency.
  • A-4.1.7.3.(5)(c) Procedure for Calculating Intermediate C.
  • A-4.1.7.3.(10) Internal Gust Factor, C.
  • A-4.1.7.5.(2) and (3) Pressure Coefficients for Main Structural System on Rectangular Buildings.
  • A-4.1.7.5.(4) Pressure Coefficients for Roof and Wall Claddings and Secondary Structural Supports of Cladding on Rectangular Buildings.
  • A-4.1.7.7.(2) Cladding on Parapets.
  • A-4.1.7.8.(2) and (3) Exposure Factor for Dynamic Procedure.
  • A-4.1.7.8.(4) Peak Factor, Size Reduction Factor and Gust Energy Ratio.
  • A-4.1.7.9.(1) Full and Partial Wind Loading.
  • A-4.1.7.11. Exterior Ornamentations, Equipment and Appendages.
  • A-4.1.7.12. Attached Canopies on Low Buildings (H ≤ 20 m).
  • A-4.1.7.13. Roof-Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings of Any Height.
  • A-4.1.8.2.(1) Notation.
  • A-4.1.8.3.(4) General Design of the SFRS.
  • A-4.1.8.3.(6) General Design of Stiff Elements.
  • A-4.1.8.3.(7)(b) and (c) Stiffness Imparted to the Structure from Elements Not Part of the SFRS.
  • A-4.1.8.3.(8) Structural Modelling.
  • A-4.1.8.4.(2) and (3) Site Designation.
  • A-4.1.8.4.(3) Site Class.
  • A-4.1.8.4.(6) Log–Log Interpolation.
  • A-4.1.8.4.(3) and Table 4.1.8.4.A. Site Class.
  • A-Table 4.1.8.5.A. Serviceability Limit States for Earthquake.
  • A-Table 4.1.8.6. Structural Irregularities.
  • A-4.1.8.7.(1) Dynamic Analysis Procedures.
  • A-Table 4.1.8.9. Industrial-Type Steel Structures.
  • A-4.1.8.9.(4) Vertical Variations in R R.
  • A-4.1.8.9.(5) R R and Equivalent Systems.
  • A-4.1.8.10.(5) and (6) Mid-Rise Timber SFRS.
  • A-4.1.8.10.(7) Gravity-Induced Lateral Demand – Type 9 Irregularity.
  • A-4.1.8.10.(9) Gravity-Induced Lateral Demand – Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis.
  • A-4.1.8.10.(10)(a) Sloped Column Irregularity.
  • A-4.1.8.11.(3) Determination of the Fundamental Period, T.
  • A-4.1.8.12.(1)(a) Linear Dynamic Analysis.
  • A-4.1.8.12.(1)(b) Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis.
  • A-4.1.8.12.(3) Ground Motion Histories.
  • A-4.1.8.12.(4)(a) Accidental Torsional Moments.
  • A-4.1.8.13.(4) Deflections and Sway Effects.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(1) Diaphragms and their Connections.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(3) Ductile Diaphragms
  • A-4.1.8.15.(4) Influence of Dynamic Diaphragm In-Plane Response.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(5) Discontinuities.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(6) Vertical Variations in R R.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(7) Concurrent Yielding.
  • A-4.1.8.15.(8) Design Force in Elements.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(1) Foundation Movement.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(2) Actual Lateral Load Capacity of the SFRS.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(4) Overturning Resistance of the Foundation.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(6)(a) Interconnection of Foundation Elements.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(7) Earthquake Lateral Pressures from Backfill or Natural Ground.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(8)(a) Cyclic Inelastic Behaviour of Foundation Elements.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(9) Alternative Foundation Ties.
  • A-4.1.8.16.(10) Liquefaction.
  • A-4.1.8.17.(1) Slope Stability.
  • A-4.1.8.18. Elements of Structures, Non-Structural Components and Equipment.
  • A-Table 4.1.8.18. Non-Structural Components and Equipment
  • A-1.8.18.(7)(e) Post-Installed Anchors.
  • A-4.1.8.18.(13) Storage Racks.
  • A-4.1.8.18.(14) and (15) Glass Fallout and Failure.
  • A-1.8.18.(16) Elements of Structures,
  • A-1.8.18.(18) Climatic Conditions.
  • A-4.1.8.19.(2) Design Review.
  • A-4.1.8.19.(3)(a) Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis.
  • A-4.1.8.19.(4) and A-4.1.8.21.(5) Ground Motion Time Histories.
  • A-4.1.8.21.(2) Design Review.
  • A-4.1.8.21.(4)(a) Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis.
  • A-4.2.2.1.(1) Subsurface Investigation.
  • A-4.2.4.1.(1) Innovative Designs.
  • A-4.2.4.1.(3) Ultimate Limit States for Foundations.
  • A-4.2.4.1.(5) Design of Foundations for Differential Movements.
  • A-4.2.4.4.(1) Depth of Foundations.
  • A-4.2.5.1.(1) Excavations.
  • A-4.2.6.1.(1) Shallow Foundations.
  • A-4.2.7.1.(1) Deep Foundation Units.
  • A-4.2.7.2.(1) Deep Foundations.
  • A-4.2.7.2.(2) Load Testing of Piles.
  • A-4.3.3.1.(1) Precast Concrete.
  • A-4.3.4.1.(1) Welded Construction.
  • A-4.3.4.2.(1) Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Members.
  • A-4.3.4.3.(1) Steel Building Systems.
  • A-4.3.6.1.(1) Design Basis for Glass.
  • A-4.4.2.1.(1) Design Basis for Storage Garages and Repair Garages.
  • A-5 Environmental Separation.
  • A-5.1.1.1.(1) Scope.
  • A-5.1.2.1.(1) Application.
  • A-5.1.4.1. Application of Structural Design to Other Building Elements.
  • A-5.1.4.1.(2) Materials, Components and Assemblies with Multiple Functions.
  • A-5.1.4.1.(5) Past Performance as Basis for Compliance with Respect to Structural Loads.
  • A-5.1.4.1.(6)(b) and (c) Accommodating Movement.
  • A-5.1.4.2. Deterioration.
  • A-5.2.1.1.(3) Soil Temperatures.
  • A-5.2.1.2.(1) Interior Environmental Loads.
  • A-5.2.2.1.(2)(c) Determination of Structural Loads and Effects.
  • A-5.2.2.2. Resistance to Wind and Other Air Pressure Loads.
  • A-5.2.2.2.(4) Membrane Roofing Systems.
  • A-5.3. Heat Transfer.
  • A-5.3.1.1. Required Resistance to Heat Transfer.
  • A-5.3.1.2. Material and Component Properties and Condensation.
  • A-5.3.1.2.(1) Use of Thermal Insulation or Mechanical Systems for Environmental Control.
  • A-5.3.1.3.(2) Position of Materials Providing Thermal Resistance.
  • A-5.4.1. Air Barrier Systems.
  • A-5.4.1.1. Locations Where an Air Barrier System Is Required.
  • A-5.4.1.1.(3) Air Leakage Performance Classes for Air Barrier Assemblies.
  • A-5.4.1.1.(4) Continuity of Air Barrier Systems.
  • A-5.4.1.1.(7) Locations Where an Air Barrier System Is Not Required.
  • A-5.4.1.2.(1) Low-Sloped Membrane Roof Assemblies.
  • A-5.4.1.2.(2) Air Barrier Assemblies Not Evaluated in Accordance with CAN/ULC-S742.
  • A-5.4.1.2.(4) Testing of Below-Grade Air Barrier Assemblies.
  • A-5.5.1.1. Required Resistance to Vapour Diffusion.
  • A-5.5.1.2.(1) Vapour Barrier Materials and Installation.
  • A-5.6.1.1. Required Protection from Precipitation.
  • A-5.6.1.2.(1) Ice Damming.
  • A-5.6.1.2.(2) Vegetative Roofing Systems.
  • A-5.6.2.1. Sealing and Drainage.
  • A-5.7. Protection from Interior Sources of Water.
  • A-5.7.1.2.(2) Drainage.
  • A-5.7.3.3.(1)(a) Imperfections.
  • A-5.7.3.4.(1) Dampproofing.
  • A-5.8. Required Protection from Noise.
  • A-5.8.1.2. Using ASTC in Lieu of STC.
  • A-5.8.1.4. Methods of Calculating ASTC.
  • A-5.8.1.4.(4)(b) Assemblies that Behave Like Homogeneous Panels.
  • A-5.9.1.1.(1) Selection of Materials and Components and Compliance with Referenced Standards.
  • A-Table 5.9.1.1. Selection and Installation of Sealants.
  • A-5.9.2.1.(3) Airtightness and Watertightness of Wired Glass Windows.
  • A-5.9.2.2. Manufactured Windows, Doors and Skylights.
  • A-5.9.2.3.(1) Installation and Field Testing of Windows, Doors and Skylights.
  • A-5.9.2.4.(3) Heat Transfer Through Fire-Rated Glazed Assemblies.
  • A-9.4.1.(1) Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS).
  • A-5.9.3. Testing Standards for Other Fenestration Assemblies.
  • A-5.9.3.1.(1) Terminology for Other Fenestration Assemblies.
  • A-5.9.3.2.(1) Structural Loads and Environmental Loads.
  • A-5.9.3.3.(1) Resistance to Condensation.
  • A-5.9.3.4.(2) Air Leakage.
  • A-5.9.3.4.(3) Systems Excluded from Air Leakage Requirements.
  • A-5.9.3.5.(2) Standard Test Methods.
  • A-5.9.3.5.(3) Water Penetration.
  • A-5.9.3.5.(4) Systems Excluded from Water Penetration Requirements.
  • A-5.9.4.1.(1) Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS).
  • A-6.1.1.1.(2) Repairs and Alterations.
  • A-6.2.1.1. Good Engineering Practice.
  • A-6.2.1.4. Structural Movement.
  • A-6.2.1.6.(1) Installation - General.
  • A-6.3.1.2.(1) Ventilation and Venting of Crawl Spaces and Attic or Roof Spaces.
  • A-6.3.1.3.(1) Storage Garages.
  • A-6.3.1.3.(2) Ventilation of Storage Garages.
  • A-6.3.1.5. Indoor Air Contaminants.
  • A-6.3.2.2. Stagnant Water in Drain Pans.
  • A-6.3.2.5. Duct Coverings and Linings.
  • A-6.3.2.10.(5) and (6) Exhausting to Garages.
  • A-6.3.2.10.(6)(b) Air Contaminants.
  • A-6.3.2.10.(7) and (8) Exhaust Ducts Connected to Laundry-Drying Equipment.
  • A-6.3.2.10.(12)(b) Operation Diversity Factor.
  • A-6.3.2.15.(5) and (6) Minimum Distances.
  • A-6.3.2.15.(8) and (9) Assessment of System and Make-Up Water.
  • A-6.3.2.16.(2) Prevention of Water Stagnation.
  • A-6.3.2.16.(6) Assessment of Make-Up Water.
  • A-6.3.3.1.(2) Requirement for Venting.
  • A-6.5.1.1.(3) Temperature of Exposed Piping.
  • A-6.9.1.2.(1) NFPA Publications Pertaining to the Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning of Spaces Containing Hazardous Gases, Dusts or Liquids.
  • A-6.9.3.1.(6) Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
  • A-7.1.2.1.(2) Combined Building Drains.
  • A-7.1.2.4.(1) Service Piping.
  • A-7.1.4.1.(1) Seismic Restraints and Design.
  • A-7.2.2.3.(1) Showers.
  • A-7.2.2.4.(1) Concealed Overflows.
  • A-7.2.2.6.(1) Centre Outlet Waste Fitting.
  • A-7.2.3.1.(3) Island Sink Installation.
  • A-7.2.3.2.(3) Grease Interceptors.
  • A-7.2.5.2.(3) Concrete Fittings.
  • A-7.2.5.5.(1) Polyethylene Pipe Used Underground.
  • A-7.2.5.6.(1) Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings.
  • A-7.2.5.9. to 7.2.5.11. Solvent Cement.
  • A-7.2.5.12.(1) Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene Composite Pipe and Fittings.
  • A-7.2.5.13.(1) Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe and Fittings.
  • A-7.2.5.14.(1) Polypropylene Pipe and Fittings.
  • A-7.2.5.15.(1) Polyethylene of Raised Temperature Tube.
  • A-7.2.6.7.(3) Galvanized Steel Pipe.
  • A-7.2.10.5.(1) Saddle Hubs or Fittings.
  • A-7.2.10.6.(2) Supply Fittings and Individual Shower Heads.
  • A-7.2.10.6.(7) Manually Operated Valves.
  • A-7.2.10.7. Hot Water Temperature.
  • A-7.2.10.16.(1) Air Admittance Valve.
  • A-7.3.2.6.(1) Mechanical Joints.
  • A-7.3.3.9.(1) Expansion and Contraction.
  • A-7.3.4.6.(1) Support for Underground Horizontal Piping.
  • A-7.3.4.9. Thrust Blocking.
  • A-7.3.5.1.(1) Backfilling of Pipe Trench.
  • A-7.3.5.4.(1) Freeze Protection.
  • A-7.3.5.6. Spatial Separation.
  • A-7.3.6.5.(1) Air Pressure Tests.
  • A-7.4.2.1.(4) Suds Pressure Zones.
  • A-7.4.3.3.(1) Waste with Organic Solids.
  • A-7.4.4.2.(1) Protection for Drainage System.
  • A-7.4.4.3.(1) Grease Interceptors.
  • A-7.4.4.4.(1) Hazardous Waste.
  • A-7.4.5.1.(5) Location of Trap or Interceptor.
  • A-7.4.5.2.(1) Untrapped Leader.
  • A-7.4.6.3. Arrangement of Piping at Sump.
  • A-7.4.6.4. Protection from Backflow Caused by Surcharge.
  • A-7.4.7.1.(1) Cleanouts for Fixture Drains.
  • A-7.4.7.1.(6) Cleanouts for Drainage Systems.
  • A-7.4.8.1.(1) Minimum Slope.
  • A-Table 7.4.9.3. Hydraulic Loads.
  • A-7.4.9.3.(2) Continuous Wastes.
  • A-7.4.10.4.(1) Rainfall Intensities.
  • A-Table 7.4.10.5. Conversion of Fixture Units.
  • A-7.5.4.5.(1) Fixture Connections to Vent Pipes.
  • A-7.5.6.2.(2) Vent Pipe Connections.
  • A-7.6.1.3.(5) Shut-off Valves.
  • A-7.6.1.3.(9) Identification of Underground Non-Metallic Pipe.
  • A-7.6.1.5.(1) Check Valves.
  • A-7.6.1.6.(4.1) Plumbing Fixtures.
  • A-7.6.1.6.(5) Flush-Tank-Type Urinals in Seasonal Buildings.
  • A-7.6.1.7. Relief Valves.
  • A-7.6.1.7.(5) Relief Valves.
  • A-7.6.1.9.(1) Water Hammer Prevention.
  • A-7.6.1.11.(1) Thermal Expansion.
  • A-7.6.2.5A. Backflow from Buildings with a Solar Domestic Hot Water System.
  • A-7.6.2.6. Locations Requiring Premise Isolation.
  • A-7.6.2.8.(1) Flushing and Disinfecting Water Service Pipes.
  • A-7.6.3. Water Systems.
  • A-7.6.3.1. Water Quality.
  • A-7.6.3.1.(2) Design of Potable Water Systems.
  • A-7.6.3.2.(4) Sizing for Flush Valves.
  • A-7.6.3.4.(5) Water System Pipe Size.
  • A-7.6.4.1.(1) and (2) Automatic Shut-off of Water Flow.
  • A-7.6.4.1.(3) Automatic Compensating Valves.
  • A-7.7.1.1. Non-Potable Water System Design.
  • A-7.7.1.1.(1) Good Engineering Practice.
  • A-7.7.2.1.(1) Aboveground Roof Surfaces.
  • A-7.7.2.2.(1) and 7.7.2.4.(3) and (4) Treatment for Use.
  • A-7.7.2.3.(1) Pedestrian Traffic.
  • A-7.7.2.3.(2) Roofing and Conveyance Materials.
  • A-7.7.2.4.(1) Good Engineering Practice.
  • A-8.1.3.1.(1) Sanitary Sewage.
  • A-8.1.3.1.(3) Evaluation of Waste from Industrial Processes.
  • A-8.2.1.2.(1) Site Evaluation Information.
  • A-8.2.1.2.(2) Alternative Tests.
  • A-8.2.1.2.(3) Test Procedure.
  • A-8.2.1.3.(1) and (2) Balancing Tanks.
  • A-8.2.1.4. Clearance Requirements.
  • A-8.4.1.2. Horizontal Greywater Systems.
  • A-8.6.2.2. Other Treatment Units.
  • A-8.6.2.2.(5) Temperature Conditions for Testing of Treatment Units.
  • A-8.7.5.3.(6) and (7) Loading Areas for Filter Beds.
  • A-8.7.6.1. Trench Construction.
  • A-8.7.7.1.(5) Extension of Sand Layer.
  • A-8.7.7.1.(8) Open Bottom Treatment Units.
  • A-8.7.8.3. Type B Dispersal Beds.
  • A-9.1.1.9. Factory-Built Buildings.
  • A-9.3.1.7. Ratio of Water to Cementing Material.
  • A-9.3.2.1.(1) Grade Marking of Lumber.
  • A-Table 9.3.2.1. Lumber Grading.
  • A-9.3.2.8.(1) Non-Standard Lumber.
  • A-9.3.2.9.(1) Clearances Under Structural Wood Elements for Inspection.
  • A-9.3.2.9.(3) Protection of Structural Wood Elements from Moisture and Decay.
  • A-9.3.2.9.(4) Protection of Retaining Walls and Cribbing from Decay.
  • A-9.4.1.1. Structural Design.
  • A-9.4.1.1.(3) Structural Design for Lateral Wind and Earthquake Loads.
  • A-9.4.2.1.(1) and 9.4.2.2. Application of Simplified Part 9 Snow Loads.
  • A-9.4.2.3.(1) Accessible Platforms Subject to Snow and Occupancy Loads.
  • A-9.4.2.4.(1) Specified Loads for Attics or Roof Spaces with Limited Accessibility.
  • A-Table 9.4.4.1. Classification of Soils.
  • A-9.4.4.4.(1) Soil Movement.
  • A-9.4.4.6. and A-9.15.1.1. Loads on Foundations.
  • A-9.5.1.2. Combination Rooms.
  • A-9.5.2.3.(4) Stud Wall Reinforcement.
  • A-9.6.1.2.(2) Mirrored Glass Doors.
  • A-9.6.1.3.(2) Maximum Glass Area.
  • A-Table 9.6.1.3.-G Glass in Doors.
  • A-9.7.3.2.(1)(a) Minimizing Condensation.
  • A-9.7.4.2.(1) Standards Referenced for Windows, Doors and Skylights.
  • A-9.7.5.2.(1) Forced Entry Via Glazing in Doors and Sidelights.
  • A-9.7.5.2.(2) Resistance of Doors to Forced Entry.
  • A-7.5.2.(6) Door Fasteners.
  • A-9.7.5.2.(8) Hinged Doors.
  • A-9.7.5.3.(1) Resistance of Windows to Forced Entry.
  • A-9.8.3.1. Permitted Stair Configurations.
  • A-9.8.4. Stair Treads.
  • A-9.8.4.6. Winders.
  • A-9.8.4.7. Spiral Stairs.
  • A-9.8.4.8. Tread Nosings.
  • A-9.8.6.2.(2) Exemption from Required Landing at Top of Stairs.
  • A-9.8.7.1.(2) Wider Stairs than Required.
  • A-9.8.7.2. Continuity of Handrails.
  • A-9.8.7.3.(1) Termination of Handrails.
  • A-9.8.7.3.(2) Handrail Extensions.
  • A-9.8.7.4. Height of Handrails.
  • A-9.8.7.5.(2) Handrail Sections.
  • A-9.8.7.7. Attachment of Handrails.
  • A-9.8.8.1. Required Guards.
  • A-9.8.8.1.(4) Window fall Prevention.
  • A-9.8.8.2. Loads on Guards.
  • A-9.8.8.3. Minimum Heights.
  • A-9.8.8.5.(1) and (3) Risk of Falling Through Guards.
  • A-9.8.8.5.(4) Risk of Children Getting Their Heads Lodged Between Balusters.
  • A-9.8.8.6.(1) Risk of Children Climbing Over Guards.
  • A-9.8.9.6. Finish for Treads, Landings and Ramps.
  • A-9.9.4.5.(1) Openings in Exterior Walls of Exits.
  • A-9.9.8.4.(1) Independent and Remote Exits.
  • A-9.9.10.1.(1) Bedroom Window Opening Areas and Dimensions.
  • A-9.9.10.1.(2) Bedroom Window Height.
  • A-9.9.10.1.(3) Window Opening into a Window Well.
  • A-9.9.11.5.(1)(e) Colour Contrast.
  • A-9.10.1.3.(8) and (9) Installation of Sprinkler, Standpipe and Hose Systems.
  • A-9.10.1.4.(1) Commercial Cooking Equipment.
  • A-9.10.3.1.(1) Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies.
  • A-9.10.4.1.(4) Mezzanines Not Considered as Storeys.
  • A-9.10.8.3.(2) Light-Frame Construction.
  • A-9.10.9.2.(2) and (3) Continuity of Smoke-Tight Barrier.
  • A-9.10.9.6.(1) Penetration of Fire Separations.
  • A-9.10.9.8.(1) Large Recessed Outlet Boxes.
  • A-9.10.9.8.(3)(a)(i) Separating Enclosures.
  • A-9.10.9.18.(4) Separation Between Dwelling Units and Garages.
  • A-9.10.12.4.(1) Protection of Overhang of Common Roof Space.
  • A-9.10.12.4.(3) Protection at Soffits.
  • A-9.10.13.2.(1) Wood Doors in Fire Separations.
  • A-9.10.15.1.(1) Application of Subsection 9.10.15.
  • A-9.10.15.4.(2) Staggered or Skewed Exposing Building Faces of Houses.
  • A-9.10.18.3.(1) Fire Alarm, Fire Detection and Smoke Detection Devices and Systems.
  • A-9.10.19.1. and A-9.10.19.3. Smoke Alarms with Visual Signalling Component.
  • A-9.10.19.3.(1) Location of Smoke Alarms.
  • A-9.10.19.5.(2) Interconnection of Smoke Alarms.
  • A-9.10.20.3.(1) Fire Department Access Route Modification.
  • A-9.10.22. Clearances from Gas, Propane and Electric Cooktops.
  • A-9.11. Sound Transmission.
  • A-9.11.1.3.(2)(b) Control of Airborne Noise in Buildings.
  • A-9.11.1.4. Adjoining Construction.
  • A-Table 9.11.1.4. Floor Treatments.
  • A-Table 9.12.2.2. Minimum Depths of Foundations.
  • A-9.12.2.2.(2) Depth and Insulation of Foundations.
  • A-9.12.3.3.(1) Deleterious Material in Backfill.
  • A-9.13.2.5. Protection of Interior Finishes from Moisture.
  • A-9.13.2.6.(1) Polyethylene Under Slabs-on-Ground.
  • A-9.13.4. Exclusion of Soil Gas.
  • A-9.13.4.2.(3) Exception for Buildings Occupied for a Few Hours a Day.
  • A-9.13.4.3. Rough-in for a Subfloor Depressurization System.
  • A-9.13.4.3.(2)(b) and (3)(b)(i) Effective Depressurization.
  • A-9.14.2.1.(1.1) Insulation Applied to the Exterior of Foundation Walls.
  • A-9.15.1.1. Application of Footing and Foundation Requirements to Decks and Similar Structures.
  • A-9.15.1.1.(1)(c) and A-9.20.1.1.(1)(b) Flat Insulating Concrete Form Walls.
  • A-9.15.2.4.(1) Preserved Wood Foundations - Design Assumptions.
  • A-9.15.3.4.(2) Footing Sizes.
  • A-Table 9.15.4.2.-A Flat Insulating Concrete Form Walls as Foundation Walls.
  • A-9.16.4.3.(1) Thickness.
  • A-9.17.2.2.(2) Lateral Support of Columns.
  • A-9.17.3.4. Design of Steel Columns.
  • A-9.18.7.1.(3) and (4) Protection of Ground Cover in Warm Air Plenums.
  • A-9.19.1.1.(1) Venting of Attic and Roof Spaces.
  • A-9.19.2.1.(1) Access to Attic or Roof Space.
  • A-9.19.2.1.(2) Attic Access Openings.
  • A-9.20.1.2. Seismic Zones.
  • A-9.20.5.1.(1) Masonry Support.
  • A-Table 9.20.5.2.-C Steel Beams Supporting Masonry Veneer.
  • A-9.20.8.5.(1) Distance from Edge of Masonry to Edge of Supporting Members.
  • A-9.20.12.2.(2) Corbelling of Masonry Foundation Walls.
  • A-9.20.13.9.(3) Dampproofing of Masonry Walls.
  • A-9.21.1.3.(1) Factory-Built Chimneys.
  • A-9.21.3.6.(2) Metal Chimney Liners.
  • A-9.21.4.4.(1) Location of Chimney Top.
  • A-9.21.4.5.(2) Lateral Support for Chimneys.
  • A-9.21.5.1.(1) Clearance from Combustible Materials.
  • A-9.23.1.1. Structural Framing Systems Other than Light Wood-Frame Construction.
  • A-9.23.1.1.(1) Application of Section 9.23.
  • A-9.23.2.4.(3) Dry Interior Environment for Interior Construction.
  • A-9.23.3.1.(2) Alternative Nail Sizes.
  • A-9.23.3.1.(3) Standard for Screws.
  • A-9.23.3.3.(1) Prevention of Splitting.
  • A-Table 9.23.3.5.-B Alternative Nail Sizes.
  • A-9.23.4.2. Span Tables for Wood Joists, Rafters and Beams.
  • A-9.23.4.2.(2) Numerical Method to Establish Vibration-Controlled Spans for Wood Frame Floors.
  • A-Table 9.23.4.3. Spans for Steel Beams.
  • A-9.23.4.3.(1) Maximum Spans for Steel Beams Supporting Floors in Dwellings.
  • A-9.23.4.4. Concrete Topping.
  • A-9.23.8.3. Joint Location in Built-Up Beams.
  • A-9.23.10.1.(2) Tall Stud Walls.
  • A-9.23.10.2. Bracing.
  • A-9.23.10.4.(1) Fingerjoined Lumber.
  • A-9.23.10.6.(3) Single Studs at Sides of Openings.
  • A-9.23.10.7.(2) Stud Posts Supporting Girder Trusses and Beams.
  • A-9.23.13. Bracing for Resistance to Lateral Loads.
  • A-9.23.13.1.
  • A-9.23.13.2.(1)(a)(i) Heavy Construction.
  • A-9.23.13.4. Braced Wall Bands.
  • A-Table 9.23.13.5. Spacing of Braced Wall Bands and Braced Wall Panels.
  • A-9.23.13.5.(2) Perimeter Foundation Walls.
  • A-9.23.13.5.(3) Attachment of a Porch Roof to Exterior Wall Framing.
  • A-9.23.13.6.(5) and (6) Use of Gypsum Board Interior Finish to Provide Required Bracing.
  • A-9.23.14.11.(2) Wood Roof Truss Connections.
  • A-9.23.15.2.(4) Water Absorption Test.
  • A-9.23.15.4.(2) OSB.
  • A-9.24.3.2.(3) Framing Above Doors in Steel Stud Fire Separations.
  • A-9.25.1.1.(2) Difference Between a Vapour Barrier and an Air Barrier.
  • A-9.25.2.2.(2) Flame-Spread Ratings of Insulating Materials.
  • A-9.25.2.3.(3) Position of Insulation.
  • A-9.25.2.4.(3) Loose-Fill Insulation in Existing Wood-Frame Walls.
  • A-9.25.2.4.(5) Loose-Fill Insulation in Masonry Walls.
  • A-9.25.3.1.(1) Air Barrier Systems for Control of Condensation.
  • A-25.3.3.(9) Reserved.
  • A-9.25.4.2.(2) Vapour Barrier Materials in Foundation Wall Assemblies Enclosing Basements or Heated Crawl Spaces.
  • A-9.25.4.2.(3) Normal Conditions.
  • A-9.25.4.2.(6) Protection of Vapour Barriers.
  • A-9.25.4.3.(2) Location of Vapour Barriers.
  • A-9.25.5.1. Location of Low Permeance Materials.
  • A-9.25.5.1.(1) Air and Vapour Permeance Values.
  • A-9.25.5.1.(1)(a)(ii) Reduced Potential for Condensation in the Building Envelope.
  • A-9.25.5.1.(3) Wood-Based Sheathing Materials.
  • A-9.25.5.2. Assumptions Followed in Developing Table 9.25.5.2.
  • A-9.26.1.1.(1) Platforms that Effectively Serve as Roofs.
  • A-9.26.2.3.(4) Fasteners for Treated Shingles.
  • A-9.26.4.1. Junctions Between Roofs and Walls or Guards.
  • A-9.26.6.1.(1) Underlay Beneath Shingles.
  • A-9.26.17.1.(1) Installation of Concrete Roof Tiles.
  • A-9.27.1.1.(5) EIFS on Walls with Cold-Formed Steel Stud Framing.
  • A-9.27.2. Required Protection from Precipitation.
  • A-9.27.2.1.(1) Minimizing Precipitation Ingress.
  • A-9.27.2.2.(4) Required Levels of Protection from Precipitation.
  • A-9.27.3.1. Second Plane of Protection.
  • A-9.27.3.4.(2) Detailing of Joints in Exterior Insulating Sheathing.
  • A-9.27.3.5.(1) Sheathing Membranes in Lieu of Sheathing.
  • A-9.27.3.6. Sheathing Membrane Under Face Sealed Cladding.
  • A-9.27.3.8.(1) Required Flashing.
  • A-9.27.3.8.(3) Flashing Over Curved-Head Openings.
  • A-9.27.3.8.(4) Flashing Configuration and Positive Drainage.
  • A-9.27.3.8.(5) Protection Against Precipitation Ingress at the Sill-to-Cladding Joint.
  • A-9.27.4.2.(1) Selection and Installation of Sealants.
  • A-9.27.5.4.(2) Attachment of Cladding to Flat Wall ICF Units where the 1-in-50 HWP Exceeds 0.60 kPa.
  • A-9.27.5.7. Penetration of Fasteners.
  • A-9.27.9.2.(3) Grooves in Hardboard Cladding.
  • A-9.27.10.2.(2) Thickness of Grade O-2 OSB.
  • A-9.27.11.1.(1) Steel Sheet Products.
  • A-9.27.11.1.(2) and (3) Material Standards for Aluminum Cladding.
  • A-9.27.14.1.(1) Geometrically Defined Drainage Cavity.
  • A-9.27.14.2.(2)(a) Substrates for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems.
  • A-Table 9.28.4.3. Stucco Lath.
  • A-9.29.5.1.(3) Application of Gypsum Board to Flat ICF Walls.
  • A-9.30.1.2.(1) Water Resistance.
  • A-9.31.6.2.(3) Securement of Service Water Heaters.
  • A-9.32.1.2.(2) Application of Subsection 9.32.3. and Ventilation of Houses Containing a Secondary Suite.
  • A-9.32.1.3.(2) Venting of Laundry-Drying Equipment.
  • A-9.32.3. Heating-Season Mechanical Ventilation.
  • A-9.32.3.1.(1) Required Ventilation.
  • A-9.32.3.3. Principal Ventilation System.
  • A-9.32.3.3.(2) Normal Operating Exhaust Capacity.
  • A-9.32.3.3.(3) Required Controls.
  • A-9.32.3.3.(5) Location of Controls.
  • A-9.32.3.3.(10) Location of Exhaust Air Intakes.
  • A-9.32.3.4. Ventilation Systems Used in Conjunction with Forced Air Heating Systems.
  • A-9.32.3.5. Ventilation Systems Not Used in Conjunction with Forced Air Heating Systems.
  • A-9.32.3.6. Exhaust-Only Ventilation Systems.
  • A-9.32.3.7. Supplemental Exhaust.
  • A-9.32.3.8. Protection against Depressurization.
  • A-9.32.3.9. Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
  • A-9.32.3.10. Fans.
  • A-9.32.3.11. Ducts.
  • A-9.33.1.1.(2) Combustion Air and Tight Houses.
  • A-9.33.4.3.(1) Heating System Controls.
  • A-9.33.5.3.(1) Design, Construction and Installation Standard for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances.
  • A-9.33.5.3.(2) Emission Limits.
  • A-9.33.6.13. Return Air Systems.
  • A-9.33.10.2.(1) Factory-Built Chimneys.
  • A-9.40. Cold Room Slabs.
  • A-10 Change of Use.
  • A-11.2.1.1.(1)(a) Construction Index.
  • A-11.2.1.1.(1)(b) Hazard Index.
  • A-11.3.1.1.(1) Performance Level.
  • A-11.3.1.2.(1) New and Extension of Existing Building System.
  • A-11.3.3.1. Basic Renovation.
  • A-11.3.3.2. Extensive Renovation.
  • A-11.3.3.2.(3) Application of Limited Barrier-Free Design Requirements in Renovations.
  • A-11.4.3.1. Compensating Construction.
  • A-11.4.3.2.(1) Structural.
  • A-11.4.3.3. Increase in Occupant Load.
  • A-11.4.3.4. Change in Major Occupancy.
  • A-11.5.1. Compliance Alternatives.

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