PART 9

CODE UPDATE INFORMATION

August 2019

Safety Codes Council

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Review this document in conjunction with the National Building Code-2019 Alberta Edition.

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9.3.1.9. Cold Weather Requirements 9.3.1.9. Cold Weather Requirements Deleted Sentence (3). Requirement are already in
3) Concrete shall not be placed 3) Concrete shall not be placed referenced standards.
a) into mud, standing water or snow, or a) into mud, standing water or snow, or
b) on, against or above any frozen material. b) on, against or above any frozen material.

9.4.2.1. Application 9.4.2.1. Application

1) This Subsection applies to light-frame constructions whose wall, floor and roof 1) This Subsection applies to light-frame constructions whose wall, floor and roof
planes are generally comprised of frames of small repetitive structural members, and planes are generally comprised of frames of small repetitive structural members, and
where where
… …
f) for flat roofs, there are no significant obstructions on the roof, such as f) for flat roofs, there are no significant obstructions on the roof, such as
parapet walls, spaced closer than the distance calculated by parapet walls, spaced closer than the distance calculated by

Do = 10(Ho – 0.8Ss/ γ) Do = 10(Ho – 0.8Ss/ γ)

where where
Do = minimum distance between obstructions, m, Do = minimum distance between obstructions, m,
Ho = height of the obstruction above the roof, m, Ho = height of the obstruction above the roof, m,
Ss = ground snow load, kPa, and Ss = ground snow load, kPa, and
γ = unit weight of snow, kN/m3. γ = unitspecific weight of snow, kN/m3.

9.4.2.5. Roofs at Different Levels 9.4.2.5. Roofs at Different Levels Deleted entire Article as this content is already
1) If roofs are at different levels, or there are projections above the roof level, the 1) If roofs are at different levels, or there are projections above the roof level, the covered in Note A-9.4.2.2.
design roof snow load may need to include allowance for the effects of drifting snow design roof snow load may need to include allowance for the effects of drifting snow
in accordance with Part 4. (See A-9.4.2.2. in Appendix A.) in accordance with Part 4. (See A-9.4.2.2. in Appendix A.)

9.5.4.1. Hallway Width 9.5.4.1. Hallway Width Deleted Sentence (2).

2) The unobstructed width of a hallway within a common space of a house with a 2) The unobstructed width of a hallway within a common space of a house with a
secondary suite shall be not less than 860 mm. secondary suite shall be not less than 860 mm.

9.6.1.3. Structural Sufficiency of Glass 9.6.1.3. Structural Sufficiency of Glass Moved notes from Appendix Note A-9.6.1.3.(1)
1) Glass shall be designed in conformance with CAN/CGSB-12.20-M, “Structural 1) Glass Except as provided in Sentence (2), glass shall be designed in conformance into the code.
Design of Glass for Buildings.” (See Appendix A.) with
2) The maximum area of individual panes of glass for doors shall conform to Table a) CAN/CGSB-12.20-M, “Structural Design of Glass for Buildings. (See Appendix
9.6.1.3. A.),”or
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b) ASTM E 1300, “Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings.” (See also
Table 9.6.1.3. Article 4.3.6.1.).
Glass Area for Doors
Forming Part of Sentence 9.6.1.3.(2) 2) Where the building has an essentially uniform distribution of paths for air leakage,
including operable openings, but no large openings that would permit wind gusts to
Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2(1) rapidly enter the building and the building is not in an exceptionally exposed location
Thickness Type of Glass such as a hilltop, the maximum area of individual panes of glass for windows shall
, mm Anneale Annealed, Laminated Wired Heat- Fully Fully conform to
d Multiple- Strengthen Tempere Tempered, a) Tables 9.6.1.3.-A to 9.6.1.3.-C, where the building has a height from grade to
Glazed, ed d Multiple- the uppermost roof of 12 m or less, and is located in a built-up area, no less
Factory- Glazed, than 120 m away from the boundary between this area and open terrain, or
Sealed Factory- b) Tables 9.6.1.3.-D to 9.6.1.3.-F.
Units Sealed (See Note A-9.6.1.3.(2).)
3 0.50 0.70 (2) (2)
1.00 1.00 2.00
4 1.00 1.50 (2) (2)
1.50 4.00 4.00 Table 9.6.1.3.-A
5 1.50 1.50 (2) (2)
1.50 No No limit Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
limit Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.55 kPa(1)
6 1.50 1.50 1.20 1.0 1.50 No No limit Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(a)
0 limit
Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2
Glass Thickness, mm
Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.:
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
(1) See Appendix A.
Annealed 0.58 0.96 1.47 2.04 2.84 4.74 6.65 9.74
(2) Not generally available. Factory-sealed insulated glass
1.02 1.71 2.68 3.74 5.24 7.93 9.92 13.92
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened or tempered 1.24 1.93 2.60 3.18 3.99 5.55 6.99 9.74
Wired 0.27 0.45 0.68 0.93 1.31 2.15 3.07 5.03

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-A:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.
(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

Table 9.6.1.3.-B
Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.75 kPa(1)
Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(a)

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Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2
Glass Thickness, mm
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
Annealed 0.42 0.68 1.02 1.42 2.04 3.34 4.70 7.65
Factory-sealed insulated glass
0.72 1.19 1.85 2.56 3.64 6.01 8.35 11.83
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened 0.88 1.46 2.21 2.71 3.39 4.73 5.92 8.29
Tempered 1.18 1.64 2.21 2.71 3.39 4.73 5.92 8.29
Wired 0.20 0.32 0.50 0.68 0.94 1.55 2.19 3.60

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-B:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.
(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

Table 9.6.1.3.-C
Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
Pressure (HWP) is less than 1.00 kPa(1)
Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(a)

Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2

Glass Thickness, mm
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
Annealed 0.30 0.50 0.77 1.05 1.45 2.40 3.40 5.62
Factory-sealed insulated glass
0.52 0.86 1.31 1.86 2.57 4.30 6.10 9.89
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened 0.65 1.04 1.63 2.26 2.92 4.07 5.10 7.14
Tempered 1.01 1.42 1.90 2.33 2.92 4.07 5.10 7.14
Wired 0.16 0.26 0.38 0.52 0.71 1.15 1.63 2.69

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-C:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.
(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

Table 9.6.1.3.-D

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Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.55 kPa – OPEN TERRAIN(1)
Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(b)

Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2

Glass Thickness, mm
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
Annealed 0.46 0.75 1.16 1.60 2.25 3.76 5.32 8.70
Factory-sealed insulated glass
0.80 1.34 2.11 2.93 4.10 6.90 9.66 12.53
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened 0.98 1.74 2.33 2.86 3.59 5.00 6.26 8.78
Tempered 1.25 1.74 2.33 2.86 3.59 5.00 6.26 8.78
Wired 0.22 0.36 0.55 0.76 1.05 1.75 2.47 4.09

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-D:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.
(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

Table 9.6.1.3.-E
Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
Pressure (HWP) is less than 0.75 kPa – OPEN TERRAIN(1)
Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(b)

Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2

Glass Thickness, mm
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
Annealed 0.33 0.54 0.83 1.14 1.61 2.67 3.75 6.14
Factory-sealed insulated glass
0.57 0.94 1.47 2.04 2.85 4.75 6.72 10.97
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened 0.70 1.15 1.79 2.44 3.06 4.36 5.34 7.47
Tempered 1.06 1.48 1.99 2.44 3.06 4.36 5.34 7.47
Wired 0.16 0.26 0.40 0.55 0.76 1.24 1.77 2.93

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-E:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.

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(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

Table 9.6.1.3.-F
Maximum Glass Area for Windows in Areas for which the 1-in-50 Hourly Wind
Pressure (HWP) is less than 1.00 kPa – OPEN TERRAIN(1)
Forming Part of Clause 9.6.1.3.(2)(b)

Type of Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2

Glass Thickness, mm
2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
Annealed 0.25 0.40 0.62 0.84 1.17 1.94 2.75 4.50
Factory-sealed insulated glass
0.42 0.68 1.04 1.46 2.05 3.41 4.87 7.92
(IG) units(2)
Heat-strengthened 0.51 0.84 1.30 1.79 2.52 3.69 4.60 6.44
Tempered 0.92 1.28 1.72 2.10 2.63 3.69 4.60 6.44
Wired 0.12 0.20 0.30 0.41 0.57 0.94 1.31 2.18

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.-F:

(1) The maximum hourly wind pressure with one chance in fifty of being exceeded in
any one year, as provided in Appendix C.
(2) Maximum glass area values apply to IG units of two identical lites (annealed,
heat-strengthened or tempered) spaced at 12.7 mm.

3) 2) The maximum area of individual panes of glass for doors shall conform to
Table 9.6.1.3.9.6.1.3.-G.

Table 9.6.1.3.9.6.1.3.-G
Glass Area for Doors
Forming Part of Sentence 9.6.1.3.(2)9.6.1.3.(3)

Glass Maximum Glass Area, m2(1)

Thickness Type of Glass
, mm Anneale Annealed, Laminated Wired Heat- Fully Fully
d Multiple- Strengthen Tempere Tempered,
Glazed, ed d Multiple-
Glazed,
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Factory- Factory-
Sealed Sealed
Units
3 0.50 0.70 (2) (2)
1.00 1.00 2.00
4 1.00 1.50 (2) (2)
1.50 4.00 4.00
5 1.50 1.50 (2) (2)
1.50 No No limit
limit
6 1.50 1.50 1.20 1.0 1.50 No No limit
0 limit

Notes to Table 9.6.1.3.9.6.1.3.-G:

(1) See Appendix A Note A-Table 9.6.1.3.
(2) Not generally available.

9.6.1.4. Types of Glass and Protection of Glass 9.6.1.4. Types of Glass and Protection of Glass Wired glass no longer allowed.
6) Glass other than safety glass shall not be used for a shower or bathtub enclosure. 6) Glass other than laminated or tempered safety glass shall not be used for a shower
or bathtub enclosure.

9.7.1.1. Application 1) This Section applies to

1) This Section applies to a) windows, doors and skylights separating conditioned space from
a) windows, doors and skylights separating conditioned space from unconditioned space or the exterior, and
unconditioned space or the exterior, and b) main entrance doors in buildings.
b) main entrance doors.

9.7.2.3. Doors for Dwelling Units 9.7.2.3. Doors for Dwelling Units Deleted entire Article.
1) In a building containing more than one dwelling unit, doors shall be provided at 1) In a building containing more than one dwelling unit, doors shall be provided at
exterior entrances and exits, common laundry and drying rooms, common garbage exterior entrances and exits, common laundry and drying rooms, common garbage
rooms, public water closet rooms and at other locations where they are needed to rooms, public water closet rooms and at other locations where they are needed to
satisfy the requirements of Section 9.10. satisfy the requirements of Section 9.10.
2) A door shall be provided to each room containing a boiler or furnace within a 2) A door shall be provided to each room containing a boiler or furnace within a
dwelling unit. dwelling unit.

9.7.2.4. Doors for Storage Garages 9.7.2.4. Doors for Storage Garages Added new appendix note.
1) Notwithstanding the installation of overhead doors for vehicular access, at least 1) Notwithstanding the installation of overhead doors for vehicular access, at least
one egress door not less than 1 980 mm high and 760 mm wide, swinging on a one egress door not less than 1 980 mm high and 760 mm wide, swinging on a
vertical axis shall be installed to serve a storage garage. vertical axis shall be installed to serve a storage garage. (See Note A-9.7.2.3.(1).)

9.7.2.5. Doors to Balconies 9.7.2.5. Doors to Balconies Deleted entire Article.

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1) Except for a suite designed in accordance with Section 3.8. and except for 1) Except for a suite designed in accordance with Section 3.8. and except for
balconies provided to satisfy Subsection 9.5.2. and Article 3.3.1.5., the door height balconies provided to satisfy Subsection 9.5.2. and Article 3.3.1.5., the door height
required by Table 9.5.5.1. from a dwelling unit to the exterior balcony shall be required by Table 9.5.5.1. from a dwelling unit to the exterior balcony shall be
measured from the finished floor surface to the top of the door. measured from the finished floor surface to the top of the door.
2) A sill not more than 300 mm in height above the finished floor surface is permitted 2) A sill not more than 300 mm in height above the finished floor surface is permitted
to be included within the doorway opening in Sentence (1). to be included within the doorway opening in Sentence (1).

9.7.5.2. Resistance to Forced Entry for Doors 9.7.5.2. Resistance to Forced Entry for Doors Deleted Sentence (10).
10) Solid blocking may be omitted for doors described in Sentence (9), where the 10) Solid blocking may be omitted for doors described in Sentence (9), where the
interior wall finish adjacent to the door is in place prior to the construction of a interior wall finish adjacent to the door is in place prior to the construction of a
secondary suite. secondary suite.

9.7.7. Windows into a Garage or Carport 9.7.7. Windows into a Garage or Carport Deleted entire Subsection.

9.7.7.1. Openable Windows 9.7.7.1. Openable Windows

1) An openable window shall not be located in that part of a wall separating a 1) An openable window shall not be located in that part of a wall separating a
dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite from an attached garage. dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite from an attached garage.
2) An openable window is permitted to be located in that part of a wall separating a 2) An openable window is permitted to be located in that part of a wall separating a
dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite from a carport, provided dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite from a carport, provided
a) at least 40% of the surface of the perimeter of the carport, including the wall a) at least 40% of the surface of the perimeter of the carport, including the wall
separating the dwelling unit from the carport, is open, separating the dwelling unit from the carport, is open,
b) openings in the perimeter of the carport are located to provide adequate b) openings in the perimeter of the carport are located to provide adequate
cross ventilation, and cross ventilation, and
c) the bottom sill of any openable window is not less than 1.2 m above the c) the bottom sill of any openable window is not less than 1.2 m above the
floor of the carport. floor of the carport.

9.7.7.2. Non-Openable Windows 9.7.7.2. Non-Openable Windows

1) A non-openable window between an attached garage or carport and a dwelling 1) A non-openable window between an attached garage or carport and a dwelling
unit or a house with a secondary suite shall be built to prevent any air infiltration and unit or a house with a secondary suite shall be built to prevent any air infiltration and
shall provide an effective barrier to gas and exhaust fumes. shall provide an effective barrier to gas and exhaust fumes.

9.8.3.1. Straight and Curved Runs in Stairs 9.8.3.1. Straight and Curved Runs in Stairs Permitted Configurations
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), stairs shall consist of (See Notes A-9.8.3.1. and A-9.8.4.)
a) straight-run flights, or
b) curved flights. 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2)Stairs in buildings other than dwelling units and
2) Stairs within dwelling units shall consist of houses with a secondary suite, including their common spaces, stairs shall consist of
a) straight-run flights, a) straight-run flights, or
b) curved flights, or b) except as provided in Sentence (4),curved flights., or
c) straight runs with winders. c) except as provided in Sentence 9.8.4.7.(2), spiral stairs.

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3) Only one set of winders described in Sentence (2) shall be permitted between floor 2) Stairs within dwelling units and houses with a secondary suite, including their
levels. common spaces, shall consist of
a) straight-run flights,
b) except as provided in Sentence (4), curved flights, or
c) except as provided in Sentence 9.8.4.7.(2), spiral stairs,
c)d) straight runs with except as provided in Sentence (3), flights with
rectangular treads and winders., or
e) flights with a mix of rectangular and tapered treads.
3) Only one set of winders described in Sentence (2)Article 9.8.4.6. shall be permitted
between floor levels.
4) Curved flights in exits shall comply with Sentence 3.4.6.9.(2).
5) All tapered treads within a flight shall turn in the same direction.

9.8.3.2. Minimum Number of Risers 9.8.3.2. Minimum Number of Risers “Flight” is now a defined term.
1) Except for stairs within a dwelling unit, at least 3 risers shall be provided in 1) Except for stairs within a dwelling unit, at least 3 risers shall be provided in
interior flights. interior flightsflights.

9.8.3.3. Maximum Height of Stairs 9.8.3.3. Maximum Height of Stairs “Flight” is now a defined term.
1) The vertical height of any flight of stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m. 1) The vertical height of any flightflight of stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m.

9.8.4.1. Dimensions for Risers 9.8.4.1. Dimensions for Risers

(See A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.) (See Note A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.)

1) Except for stairs serving areas only used as service rooms or service spaces, the 1) Except as provided in Article 9.8.4.7. and except for stairs serving areas only used
rise, which is measured as the vertical nosing-to-nosing distance, shall comply with as service rooms or service spaces, the rise, which is measured as the vertical nosing-
Table 9.8.4.1. to-nosing distance, shall comply with Table 9.8.4.1.

Table 9.8.4.1. Table 9.8.4.1.

Rise for Rectangular Treads Rise for Rectangular Treads, Tapered Treads and Winders
Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.4.1.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.4.1.(1)

All Steps All StepsRectangular Treads, Tapered Treads and

Stair Type Rise, mm Stair Type Rise, mm
Max. Min. Max. Min.
Private(1) 200 125 Private(1) 200 125
Public(2) 180 125 Public(2) 180 125

9.8.4.2 Dimensions for Rectangular Treads 9.8.4.2 Dimensions for Rectangular Treads “Run” is now a defined term.

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(See A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.) (See Note A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.)

1) Except for stairs serving areas only used as service rooms or service spaces, the run, 1) Except for stairs serving areas only used as service rooms or service spaces, the run,
which is measured as the horizontal nosing-to-nosing distance, and the tread depth of which is measured as the horizontal nosing-to-nosing distance, and the tread depth of
rectangular treads shall comply with Table 9.8.4.2. rectangular treads shall comply with Table 9.8.4.2.

Table 9.8.4.2. Table 9.8.4.2.

Run and Tread Depth for Rectangular Treads Run and Tread Depth for Rectangular Treads
Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.4.2.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.4.2.(1)

Stair Type Rectangular Treads Stair Type Rectangular Treads

Run, mm Tread Depth, mm RunRun, mm Tread Depth, mm
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
Private (1)
355 210 355 235 Private(1) 355 210255 355 235
Public(2) No limit 280 No limit 280 Public(2) No limit 280 No limit 280

9.8.4.3. Dimensions for Angled Treads 9.8.4.3. Dimensions for Angledof Tapered Treads “Run” is now a defined term.
(See A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.) (See Note A-9.8.4. in Appendix A.)

1) Angled treads in required exit stairs shall conform to the requirements in Article 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Articles 9.8.4.6. and 9.8.4.7., tapered treads
3.4.6.9. shall have a run that
2) Except as provided in Article 9.8.4.5., angled treads in other than required exit a) is not less than 150 mm at the narrow end of the tread, and
stairs shall have an average run, which is measured as the horizontal nosing-to-nosing b) complies with the dimensions stated in Table 9.8.4.2. when measured at a
distance, of not less than 200 mm and a minimum run of 150 mm. point 300 mm from the centre line of the handrail at the narrow end of the
3) The depth of an angled tread shall be not less than its run, measured as the tread.
horizontal nosing-to-nosing distance, at any point and not more than its run at any 1)2) AngledTapered treads in required exit stairs shall conform to the requirements in
point plus 25 mm. Article 3.4.6.9.
2) Except as provided in Article 9.8.4.5., angled treads in other than required exit
stairs shall have an average run, which is measured as the horizontal nosing-to-nosing
distance, of not less than 200 mm and a minimum run of 150 mm.
3) The depth of an angleda tapered tread shall be not less than its runrun, measured
as the horizontal nosing-to-nosing distance, at any point and not more than its runrun
at any point plus 25 mm.

9.8.4.4. Uniformity and Tolerances for Risers and Treads 9.8.4.4. Uniformity and Tolerances for Risers, Runs and Treads “Flight” and “run” are now defined terms.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), risers shall be of uniform height in any one 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), risers shall be of uniform height in any one
flight, with a maximum tolerance of flightflight, with a maximum tolerance of

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a) 5 mm between adjacent treads or landings, and a) 5 mm between adjacent treads or landings, and
b) 10 mm between the tallest and shortest risers in a flight. b) 10 mm between the tallest and shortest risers in a flightflight.
2) … 2) …
3) Treads shall have a uniform run with a maximum tolerance of 3) TreadsRectangular treads shall have a uniform runrun with a maximum tolerance
a) 5 mm between adjacent treads, and of
b) 10 mm between the deepest and shallowest treads in a flight. a) 5 mm between adjacent treads, and
4) Where angled treads or winders are incorporated into a stair, the treads in all sets b) 10 mm between the deepest and shallowest treads in a flightflight.
of angled treads or winders within a flight shall turn in the same direction. 4) Where angled treads or winders are incorporated into a stair, the treads in all sets
of angled treads or winders within a flight shall turn in the same direction.Tapered
treads in a flight shall have a uniform run in accordance with the construction
tolerances stipulated in Sentence (3) when measured at a point 300 mm from the
centre line of the handrail as described in Sentence 9.8.7.1.(5).

N/A 9.8.4.5. Uniformity of Runs in Flights with Mixed Treads within Dwelling Units Insert new Article.
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 9.8.4.6., where a flight of stairs
consists of both tapered treads and rectangular treads, all the treads shall have a
uniform run when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the inside
handrail.
2) Where tapered treads are located at the bottom of a mixed-tread flight, the run of
the tapered treads when measured at a point 300 mm from the centre line of the
inside handrail is permitted to exceed the run of the rectangular treads.

9.8.4.5. Winders 9.8.4.5.9.8.4.6. Winders Renumber Article.

9.8.4.7. Spiral Stairs 9.8.4.7. Spiral Stairs

1) A spiral stair not required as part of a means of egress may be used in a dwelling (See Note A-9.8.4.7.)
unit or a house with a secondary suite if
a) the maximum rise is 230 mm, 1) Spiral stairs shall have
b) the average run is not less than 140mm, a) handrails on both sides, the outer handrail being not less than 1 070 mm
c) the length of each tread is at least 660 mm, and high,
d) a handrail is provided on the outside edge of the stair. b) a clear width not less than 660 mm between the handrails,
c) risers that are not more than 240 mm high,
d) treads that
i) are a minimum of 190 mm deep at a point 300 mm from the centre line
of the handrails at the narrower edge,
ii) have a consistent angle and uniform dimension, and
iii) turn in the same direction, and
e) not less than 1 980 mm clear height.

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2) Spiral stairs conforming to Sentence (1) are permitted to be used as the only
means of egress where they serve not more than 3 persons.
3) Spiral stairs shall not serve as an exit.
9.8.4.6. Tread Nosings 9.8.4.6.9.8.4.8. Tread Nosings Renumber Article.

9.8.5.2. Ramp Width 9.8.5.2. Ramp Width

(See also Article 9.9.3.2.) (See also Article 9.9.3.2.)

1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), exit ramps and public ramps serving buildings 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), exit ramps and public ramps servingramps shall
of residential occupancy shall have a clear width of not less than 870 mm. be not less than 1 100 mm wide. buildings of residential occupancy shall have a clear
2) All ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite including width of not less than 870 mm.
their common spaces shall have a width of not less than 860 mm. 2) All rampsRamps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite
3) Exit ramps and public ramps serving buildings of other than residential occupancy including their common spaces shall be not less than 860 mm wide. have a width of
shall have a clear width of not less than the greater of not less than 860 mm.
a) 870 mm, or 3) Exit ramps and public ramps serving buildings of other than residential occupancy
b) 8 mm per person based on the occupant load limits specified in Table shall have a clear width of not less than the greater of
3.1.17.1. a) 870 mm, or
b) 8 mm per person based on the occupant load limits specified in Table 3.1.17.1.

9.8.5.4. Slope 9.8.5.2. Ramp Slope

1) The slope of ramps shall be not more than 1) The slope of ramps shall be not more than
a) 1 in 10 for exterior ramps, a) 1 in 10 for exterior ramps,
b) 1 in 10 for interior ramps serving residential occupancies, b) 1 in 10 for interior ramps serving residential occupancies,
c) 1 in 6 for mercantile or industrial occupancies, and c) 1 in 6 for mercantile or industrial occupancies, and
d) 1 in 8 for all other occupancies. d) 1 in 8 for all other occupancies.

9.8.6.2. Required Landings 9.8.6.2. Required Landings “Flight” is now a defined term.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (4) and Sentence 9.9.6.6.(2), a landing shall 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (4) and Sentence 9.9.6.6.(2), a landing shall
be provided be provided
a) at the top and bottom of each flight of interior and exterior stairs, including a) at the top and bottom of each flightflight of interior and exterior stairs,
stairs in garages, including stairs in garages,
b) … b) …
2) … 2) …
3) A landing may be omitted at the top of an exterior flight serving a secondary 3) A landing may be omitted at the top of an exterior flightflight serving a secondary
entrance to a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite, provided entrance to a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite, provided
a) the stair does not contain more than 3 risers, a) the stair does not contain more than 3 risers,
b) the principal door is a sliding door or swings away from the stair, and b) the principal door is a sliding door or swings away from the stair, and
c) only a storm or screen door, if any, swings over the stair and is equipped c) only a storm or screen door, if any, swings over the stair and is equipped
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9.8.6.3. Dimensions of Landings 9.8.6.3. Dimensions of Landings “Flight” is now a defined term.
(See Articles 9.9.6.1. and 9.9.6.6. regarding landings in exits.) (See Note A-3.4.6.4.) (See also Articles 9.9.6.1. and 9.9.6.6. regarding landings in
exits.)
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (6), the width and length of landings shall
comply with Table 9.8.6.3. (See Appendix A.) 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (67), the width and length of landings shall
2) Widths and lengths of landings serving a house with a secondary suite including comply with Table 9.8.6.3. (See Appendix A.)landings shall be at least as wide and as
their common spaces shall comply with the requirements in Table 9.8.6.3. that apply long as the width of the stair or ramp in which they occur.
to dwelling units. 2) Widths and lengths of landings serving a house with a secondary suite including
their common spaces shall comply with the requirements in Table 9.8.6.3. that apply
Table 9.8.6.3. to dwelling units. Where the landing in a stairway or ramp does not turn or turns less
Dimensions of Landings than 90°, the length of the landing need not be more than the lesser of
Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.6.3.(1)
Table 9.8.6.3.
Landing Minimum Width, Length, mm Dimensions of Landings
Configuration mm Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.6.3.(1)
Stairs and In straight-run stair or Width of stair or Not less than 860
ramps ramp, or landing ramp Landing Minimum Width, Length, mm
serving a turning through less Configuration mm
single than 30°, within a Stairs and In straight-run stair or Width of stair or Not less than 860
dwelling unit dwelling unit ramps ramp, or landing ramp
In straight-run Width of stair or Not less than 900 serving a turning through less
exterior stair or ramp, ramp single than 30°, within a
or exterior landing dwelling unit dwelling unit
turning through less In straight-run Width of stair or Not less than 900
than 30° exterior stair or ramp, ramp
Landing turning Width of stair or (a) Not less than 230 or exterior landing
through an angle of ramp measured at measured at the inside turning through less
30° or more, but less right angle to path edge of the landing, than 30°
than 90° of travel and Landing turning Width of stair or (a) Not less than 230
(b) Not less than 370 through an angle of ramp measured at measured at the inside
measured 230 mm 30° or more, but less right angle to path edge of the landing,
from inside edge of than 90° of travel and
landing or handrail (b) Not less than 370
Landing turning Width of stair or Not less than width of measured 230 mm
through not less than ramp measured at stair or ramp landing from inside edge of
90° right angle to path landing or handrail
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Stairs and In straight-run stair or Width of stair or Lesser of required Landing turning Width of stair or Not less than width of
ramps ramp, or landing clear width of width of stair or clear through not less than ramp measured at stair or ramp landing
serving other turning through less ramp width of ramp, or 1 90° right angle to path
than single than 30° 100 of travel
dwelling Landing turning Width of stair or Not less than width of Stairs and In straight-run stair or Width of stair or Lesser of required
units through 30° or more clear width of stair or clear width of ramps ramp, or landing clear width of width of stair or clear
ramp measured at ramp serving other turning through less ramp width of ramp, or 1
right angle to path than single than 30° 100
of travel dwelling Landing turning Width of stair or Not less than width of
units through 30° or more clear width of stair or clear width of
3) Where stair flights or ramps of different widths adjoin a single landing, the ramp measured at ramp
minimum width of the landing shall be right angle to path
… of travel

3) The length of a landing shall be measured perpendicular to the nosings of adjacent

steps or to the end of the ramp, at a distance equal to half the length required in
Sentence (2) from the narrow edge of the landing.
43) Where stair flightflight or ramps of different widths adjoin a single landing, the
minimum width of the landing shall be
…
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

9.8.7.1. Required Handrails 9.8.7.1. Required Handrails

2) Where a stair or a ramp is required to be at least 2 200 mm wide due to the 2) Where Except where a stair or a ramp is required to be at least 2 200 mm wide due
occupant load, a handrail shall be installed such that no position on the stair or ramp to the occupant load, a handrail shall be installed such that no positionramp serves
is more than 825mm from a handrail. not more than two dwelling units, at least one handrail shall be located not more
3) Handrails are not required for stairs and ramps serving a single dwelling unit than 750 mm from the natural path of travel on the stair or ramp is more than 825
or a house with a secondary suite, where mm from a handrail. (See Note A-9.8.7.1.(2).)
a) stairs have not more than 3 risers, or 3) Handrails are not required for stairs and ramps serving a single dwelling unit
b) ramps rise not more than 400 mm. or a house with a secondary suite, where
4) Only one handrail is required on exterior stairs having more than 3 risers provided a) interior stairs have not more than 2 risers,
such stairs serve not more than one dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite. a)b) exterior stairs have not more than 3 risers, or
b)c) ramps rise not more than 400 mm.
4) …
5) Except for stairs with winders, where a flight of stairs within a dwelling unit consists
of tapered treads, or a mix of tapered treads and rectangular treads, one handrail shall
be installed along the narrow end of the treads.

9.8.7.2. Continuity of Handrails 9.8.7.2. Continuity of Handrails

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(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A.-9.8.7.2.)

1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), at least one required handrail shall be 1) Except as provided in Sentence (3), required handrails shall be continuously
continuous throughout the length of the stair or ramp, including landings, except graspable throughout the length of
where interrupted by a) ramps, and
a) doorways, or b) flights of stairs, from the bottom riser to the top riser.
b) newel posts at changes in direction. 1)2) Except as provided in Sentence (2) Except for stairs or ramps serving a single
2) For stairs or ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite including their common spaces, at
including their common spaces, at least one required handrail shall be continuous least one required handrail shall be continuous throughout the length of the stair or
throughout the length of the stair or ramp, except where interrupted by ramp, including at the landings, except where interrupted by doorways. (See Note A-
a) doorways, 3.4.6.5.(10).)
b) landings, or a) doorways, or
c) newel posts at changes in direction. b) newel posts at changes in direction.
2)3) For stairs or ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary
suite including their common spaces, at least one required handrail shall be
continuous throughout the length of the stair or ramp, except where interrupted bya
handrail is permitted to start from a newel post or volute installed on the bottom
tread.
a) doorways,
b) landings, or
c) newel posts at changes in direction.

9.8.7.3. Termination of Handrails 9.8.7.3. Termination of Handrails “Flight” is now a defined term.
2) Except for stairs and ramps serving only one dwelling unit or a house with a 2) Except for stairs and ramps serving only one dwelling unit or a house with a
secondary suite including their common spaces, at least one handrail at the sides of a secondary suite including their common spaces, at least one handrail at the sides of a
stair or ramp shall extend horizontally not less than 300 mm beyond the top and stair or ramp shall extend horizontally not less than 300 mm beyond the top and
bottom of each flight or ramp. (See Appendix A.) bottom of each flightflight or ramp. (See Appendix A.)

9.8.7.4. Height of Handrails 9.8.7.4. Height of Handrails

2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the height of handrails on stairs and 2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the height ofClause 3.8.3.5.(1)(e),
ramps shall be required handrails on stairs and ramps shall be 865 mm to 1 070 mm high.
a) not less than 865 mm, and a) not less than 865 mm, and
b) not more than 965 mm. b) not more than 965 mm.
3) Where guards are required, handrails required on landings shall be not more than 3) Where guards are required, handrails required on landings shall be not more than
1 070 mm in height. 1 070 mm in height.
4) Handrails installed in addition to required handrails need not comply with 43) Handrails installed in addition to required handrails need not comply with
Sentence (2). Sentence (2).

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1) A clearance of not less than 50 mm shall be provided between a handrail and any 1) AThe clearance of not less than 50 mm shall be provided between a handrail and
surface behind it. anythe surface behind it shall be not less than
2) All handrails shall be constructed so as to be continually graspable along their a) 50 mm, or
entire length with no obstruction on or above them to break a handhold, except b) where said surface is rough or abrasive, 60 mm.
where the handrail is interrupted by newels at changes in direction. (See Appendix A.) 2) All handrails shall be constructed so as to be continually graspable along their
entire length with no obstruction on or above them to break a handhold, except
where the handrail is interrupted by newels at changes in direction. (See Appendix A.
(See Note A-9.8.7.5.(2).)

9.8.7.7. Design and Attachment of Handrails 9.8.7.7. Design and Attachment of Handrails
(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A-9.8.7.7.)

1) Handrails and any building element that could be used as a handrail shall be 1) Handrails and any building element that could be used as a handrailtheir supports
designed and attached in such a manner as to resist shall be designed and attached in such a manner as to resist constructed to withstand
a) a concentrated load at any point of not less than 0.9 kN, and the following loads, which need not be considered to act simultaneously:
b) for handrails other than those serving a single dwelling unit, a uniformly a) a concentrated load at any point of not less than 0.9 kN applied at any point
distributed load of 0.7 kN/m. and in any direction for all handrails, and
2) Where a handrail serving a single dwelling unit is attached to wood studs or b) for handrails other than those serving a single dwelling unit, a uniformly
blocking, the attachment shall be deemed to comply with Sentence (1) where distributeduniform load of 0.7 kN/m. of not less than 0.7 kN/m.
a) the attachment points are spaced not more than 1.2 m apart, 2) Where a handrailexterior or interior handrails serving a single dwelling unit is or a
b) the first attachment point at either end is located no more than 300 mm house with a secondary suite including their common spaces are attached to wood
from the end of the handrail, and studs or blocking, the attachment shall be deemed to comply with Sentence (1),
c) the fasteners consist of not less than 2 wood screws at each point, where
penetrating not less than 32 mm into solid wood. a) the attachment points are spaced not more than 1.2 m apart measured on
the horizontal plane,
b) the first attachment point at either end is located no more than 300 mm
from the end of the handrail, and
c) the fasteners consist of not less than 2 No. 8 wood screws at each point,
penetrating not less than 32 mm into solid wood.

9.8.8.1. Required Guards 9.8.8.1. Required Guards “Flight” is now a defined term.
(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A-9.8.8.1.)

1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every surface to which access is 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every surface to which access is
provided for other than maintenance purposes, including but not limited to flights of provided for other than maintenance purposes, including but not limited to
steps and ramps, exterior landings, porches, balconies, mezzanines, galleries and flightsflights of steps and ramps, exterior landings, porches, balconies, mezzanines,
raised walkways, shall be protected by a guard on each side that is not protected by a galleries and raised walkways, shall be protected by a guard on each side that is not
wall for the length where protected by a wall for the length where
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a) there is a difference in elevation of more than 600 mm between the walking surface and the adjacent surface, or
surface and the adjacent surface, or b) the adjacent surface within 1.2 m of the walking surface has a slope of more
b) the adjacent surface within 1.2 m of the walking surface has a slope of more than 1 than 1 in 2.
in 2. 2) Guards are not required
2) … a) at loading docks,
3) Where an interior stair has more than 2 risers or an interior ramp rises more than b) at floor pits in repair garages, or
400 mm, the sides of the stair or ramp and the landing or floor level around the c) where access is provided for maintenance purposes only.
stairwell or ramp shall be protected by a guard on each side that is not protected by a 3) Where an interior stair has more than 2 risers or an interior ramp rises more than
wall. 400 mm, the sides of the stair or ramp and the landing or floor level around the
stairwell or ramp shall be protected by a guard on each side that is not protected by a
wall.
4)3) …
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

9.8.8.2. Loads on Guards 9.8.8.2. Loads on Guards

(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A-9.8.8.2.)

1) Guards shall be designed to resist the specified loads prescribed in Table 9.8.8.2. 1) Guards Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (4), guards shall be designed to
resist the specified loads prescribed in Table 9.8.8.2.
Table 9.8.8.2.
Specified Loads for Guards Table 9.8.8.2.
Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.8.2.(1) Specified Loads for Guards
Forming Part of Sentence 9.8.8.2.(1)
Minimum DesignLoads
Horizontal Load Horizontal Load Evenly Minimum DesignSpecified Loads
Applied Inward or Applied Inward or Distribute Horizontal Load Horizontal Load Evenly
Outward at any Outward on Elements d Vertical Applied Inward or Applied Inward or Distribute
Location of Guard
Point at the Within the Guard, Load Outward at any Outward on Elements d Vertical
Location of Guard
Minimum Required Including Solid Panels Applied at Point at the Within the Guard, Load
Height of the Guard and Pickets the Top of Minimum Required Including Solid Panels Applied at
the Guard Height of the Guard and PicketsBalusters the Top of
Guards within 0.5 kN/m OR 0.5 kN applied over a 1.5 kN/m the Guard
dwelling units and concentrated load maximum width of Guards within 0.5 kN/m OR 0.5 kN applied over a 1.5 kN/m
exterior guards of 1.00 kN applied 300 mm and a height dwelling units and concentrated load maximum width of
serving not more at any point(1) of 300 mm(2) exterior guards of 1.00 kN applied 300 mm and a height
than 2 dwelling serving not more at any point(1) of 300 mm(2)
units than 2 dwelling
Guards serving Concentrated load Concentrated load of 1.5 kN/m units
access walkways to of 1.0 kN applied at 0.5 kN applied at any Guards serving Concentrated load Concentrated load of 1.5 kN/m

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equipment any point point on access walkways to of 1.0 kN applied at 0.5 kN applied over an
platforms, individual elements equipment any point area of 100 mm by
contiguous stairs platforms, 100 mm located at
and similar areas contiguous stairs any point on
All other guards 0.75 kN/m OR Concentrated load of 1.5 kN/m and similar areas individualthe element
concentrated load 0.5 kN applied at any where the gathering or elements so as to
of 1.0 kN applied at point on individual of many people is produce the most
any point(1) elements improbable critical effect
All other guards 0.75 kN/m OR Concentrated load of 1.5 kN/m
Notes to Table 9.8.8.2.: concentrated load 0.5 kN applied over an
(1) The load that creates the most critical condition shall apply. of 1.0 kN applied at area of 100 mm by
(2) See Sentence (2). any point(1) 100 mm located at
any point on
2) Where the width and spacing of balusters in guards within dwelling units and in individualthe element
exterior guards serving not more than 2 dwelling units is such that 3 balusters can be or elements so as to
engaged by a load imposed over a 300 mm width, the load shall be imposed so as to produce the most
engage 3 balusters. critical effect
3) …
4) For guards within dwelling units and for exterior guards serving not more than 2 Notes to Table 9.8.8.2.:
dwelling units, Table 9.8.8.2. need not apply where the guard construction used has (1) The load that creates the most critical condition shall apply.
been demonstrated to provide effective performance. (2) See Sentence (2).

2) Where the width and spacing of balusters inFor guards within dwelling units and
inwithin houses with a secondary suite including their common spaces and for
exterior guards serving not more than 2 dwelling units is, where the width and
spacing of balusters are such that 3 balusters can be engaged by a load imposed over
a 300 mm width, the load shall be imposed so as to engage 3 balusters.
3) …
4) For guards within dwelling units and within houses with a secondary suite including
their common spaces and for exterior guards serving not more than 2 dwelling units,
Table 9.8.8.2. need not apply where the guard construction used has been
demonstrated to provide effective performance.

9.8.8.3. Height of Guards 9.8.8.3. Height of Guards “Flight” is now a defined term.
(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A-9.8.8.3.)

4) Guards for flights of steps, except in required exit stairs, shall be not less than 900 4) Guards for flightsflights of steps, except in required exit stairs, shall be not less
mm high. than 900 mm high.
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5) The height of guards for flights of steps shall be measured vertically from the top top of the guard to a line drawn through the leading edge of the treads nosing served
of the guard to a line drawn through the leading edge of the treads served by the by the guard.
guard.

9.8.8.4. Guards for Floors and Ramps in Garages 9.8.8.4. Guards for Floors and Ramps in Garages
1) Except for floors of garages referred to in Section 9.35., where garage floors or 1) Except for floors of garages referred to in Section 9.35., where garage floors or
ramps are 600 mm or more above the adjacent ground or floor level, every opening ramps are 600 mm or more above the adjacent ground or floor level, every opening
through a garage floor and the perimeter of floors and ramps that have no exterior through a garage floor and the perimeter of floors and ramps that have no exterior
walls shall be provided with walls shall be provided with
a) a continuous curb not less than 150 mm in height, and a) a continuous curb not less than 150140 mm in height, and
b) a guard not less than 1 070 mm above the floor level. b) a guard not less than 1 070 mm above the floor level.
2) Vehicle guardrails shall be designed for a concentrated horizontal load of 22 kN 2) Vehicle guardrails shall be designed for a concentrated horizontal load ofand
applied outward at any point 500 mm above the floor surface. (See A-4.1.5.14. and constructed to withstand the loading values stipulated in Sentence 4.1.5.15.(1). (See
4.1.5.15.(1) in Appendix A.) Note A-4.1.5.14. and 4.1.5.15.(1).)22 kN applied outward at any point 500 mm above
the floor surface. (See A-4.1.5.14. and 4.1.5.15.(1) in Appendix A.)

9.8.8.5. Openings in Guards 9.8.8.5. Openings in Guards

1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), openings through any guard that is required by 1) Except as providedpermitted in Sentences (2) and (3), openings through any guards
Article 9.8.8.1. shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a spherical object that is required by Article 9.8.8.1. shall be of a size that will prevents the passage of a
having a diameter of 100mmunless it can be shown that the location and size of spherical object having a diameter of 100 mm unless it can be shown that the
openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. (See A-9.8.8.5.(1) and (2) in location and size of openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. (See
Appendix A.) Note A-9.8.8.5.(1) and (2) in Appendix A.)
2) Openings through any guard that is required by Article 9.8.8.1. and that is installed 2) Openings through any guard that is required by Article 9.8.8.1. and that is installed
in a building of industrial occupancy shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of in a building of industrial occupancy shall be of a size that will preventExcept where
a spherical object having a diameter of 200 mm unless it can be shown that the they serve storage garages, guards in industrial occupancies are permitted to consist
location and size of openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. (See A- of
9.8.8.5.(1) and (2) in Appendix A.) a) a top railing, and
3) Unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings that do not comply b) one or more horizontal intermediate rails spaced such that the size of the
with the following limits do not represent a hazard, openings through any guard that openings through the guard prevents the passage of a spherical object
is not required by Article 9.8.8.1. and that serves a building of other than industrial having a diameter of 200 mm unless it can be shown that the location and
occupancy, shall be of a size that: size of openings that exceed this limit do not represent a hazard. 535 mm.
a) will prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 mm, (See Note A-9.8.8.5.(1) and (2) in Appendix A.)
or
b) will permit the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 200 mm. 3) Unless it can be shown that the location and size of openings that do not comply
(See Appendix A.) with the following limits do not represent a hazard, openingsOpenings through any
guard that is not required by Article 9.8.8.1. and that serves a building ofan
occupancy other than an industrial occupancy, shall be of a size that:
a) will prevents the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 mm,
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b) will permits the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 200 mm.
(See Appendix ANote A-9.8.8.5.(3).)

9.8.8.6. Design of Guards to Not Facilitate Climbing 9.8.8.6. Design of Guards to Not Facilitate Climbing
1) Guards required by Article 9.8.8.1., except those in industrial occupancies and 1) Guards required by Article 9.8.8.1., except those Except for guards in industrial
where it can be shown that the location and size of openings do not present a hazard, occupancies and where it can be shown that the location and size of openings do not
shall be designed so that no member, attachment or opening facilitates climbing. present a hazard, guards required by Article 9.8.8.1. that protect a level located more
2) Guards shall be deemed to comply with Sentence (1) where all elements than 4.2 m above the adjacent level shall be designed so that no member,
protruding from the vertical and located within the area between 140 mm and 900 attachment or opening located between 140 mm and 900 mm above the level
mm above the floor or walking surface protected by the guard conform to at least protected by the guard facilitates climbing. (See Note A-9.8.8.6.(1).)
one of the following Clauses: 2) Guards shall be deemed to comply with Sentence (1) where all elements
a) they are located more than 450 mm horizontally and vertically from each protruding from the vertical and located within the area between 140 mm and 900
other, mm above the floor or walking surface protected by the guard conform to at least
b) they provide not more than 15 mm horizontal offset, one of the following Clauses:
c) they do not provide a toe-space more than 45 mm horizontally and 20 mm a)they are located more than 450 mm horizontally and vertically from each
vertically, or other,
d) they present more than a 2-in-1 slope on the offset. b) they provide not more than 15 mm horizontal offset,
(See Appendix A.) c) they do not provide a toe-space more than 45 mm horizontally and
20 mm vertically, or
d) they present more than a 2-in-1 slope on the offset.
(See Appendix A.)

9.9.6.7. Door Latching, Locking and Opening Mechanisms 9.9.6.7. Door Latching, Locking and Opening Mechanisms
1) Principal entrance doors, exit doors and doors to suites, including exterior doors of 1) Principal entrance doors, exit doors and doors to suites, including exterior doors of
dwelling units, and other doors in an access to exit shall dwelling units, and other doors in an access to exit shall
a) be openable from the inside or in travelling to an exit without requiring keys, a) be openable from the inside or in travelling to an exit without requiring keys,
special devices or specialized knowledge of the door-opening mechanism, or special devices or specialized knowledge of the door-opening mechanism, or
b) in the case of exit doors, be controlled by electromagnetic locking b) in the case of exit doors, be controlled by electromagnetic locking
mechanisms in accordance with Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4). mechanisms in accordance with Sentence 3.4.6.16.(4).

9.9.7.3. Dead-End Corridors 9.9.7.3. Dead-End Corridors

1) Except for a dead-end corridor that is entirely within a suite and except as 1) Except for a dead-end corridor that is entirely within a suite and except as
permitted in Sentence 9.9.9.2.(1), a dead-end corridor is permitted provided it is not permitted in Sentence 9.9.9.2.(1), a dead-end corridor is permitted provided it is not
more than 3 m long. more than 36 m long.

9.9.9.1. Travel Limit to Exits or Egress Doors 9.9.9.1. Travel Limit to Exits or Egress Doors
2) Except as provided in Sentence (4), where a dwelling unit is not located above or 2) Except as provided in Sentence (4), whereWhere a dwelling unit is not located
below another suite, the travel limit from a floor level in the dwelling unit to an exit above or below another suite, the travel limit from a floor level in the dwelling unit to

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or egress door may exceed 1 storey where that floor level is served by an openable an exit or egress door may exceed 1 storey where that floor level is served by an
window openable window
a) providing an unobstructed opening of not less than 1 m in height and 0.55 m a) providing an unobstructed opening of not less than 1 m in height and 0.55 m
in width, and in width, and
b) located so that the sill is not more than b) located so that the sill is not more than
i) 1 m above the floor, and i) 1 m above the floor, and
ii) 7 m above adjacent ground level. ii) 7 m above adjacent ground level.
3) … 3) …
4) The travel limit from a floor level in a house with a secondary suite to an exit or 4) The travel limit from a floor level in a house with a secondary suite to an exit or
egress door may exceed 1 storey where that floor level is served by an openable egress door may exceed 1 storey where that floor level is served by an openable
window conforming to Sentence (2). window conforming to Sentence (2).

9.9.9.4. Egress from Manufactured Homes 9.9.9.4. Egress from Manufactured Homes Deleted entire Article.
1) Where the flame-spread ratings exceed 75 on the walls and ceilings, a 1) Where the flame-spread ratings exceed 75 on the walls and ceilings, a
manufactured home shall have not less than 2 exterior doors located remotely from manufactured home shall have not less than 2 exterior doors located remotely from
each other. each other.

9.9.11.2. Visibility of Exits 9.9.11.2. Visibility of Exits Inserted new Sentence (2).
2) Where an exit door leading directly to the outside is subject to being obstructed by
parked vehicles or storage because of its location, a visible sign or a physical barrier
prohibiting such obstructions shall be installed on the exterior side of the door.

9.9.11.5. Reserved 9.9.11.5. ReservedFloor Numbering

1) Arabic numerals indicating the assigned floor number shall be
a) mounted permanently on the stair side of the wall at the latch side of doors
to exit stair shafts,
b) not less than 60 mm high, raised approximately 0.8 mm above the surface,
c) located 1 500 mm from the finished floor and not more than 300 mm from
the door, and
d) contrasting in colour with the surface on which they are applied. (See Note
A-3.4.6.19.(1)(d).

9.9.12.3. Emergency Lighting 9.9.12.3. Emergency Lighting

1) Unless it can be shown to be unnecessary, emergency lighting shall be provided in 1) Unless it can be shown to be unnecessary, eEmergency lighting shall be provided in
a) exits, a) exits,
b) principal routes providing access to exit in an open floor area, b) principal routes providing access to exit in an open floor area,
c) corridors used by the public, c) corridors used by the public,
d) underground walkways, and d) underground walkways, and
e) public corridors. e) public corridors.

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(See Appendix A.) (See Appendix A.)

9.10.1.2. Commissioning of Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems 9.10.1.2 CommissioningTesting of Life Safety andIntegrated Fire Protection and
1) Where life safety and fire protection systems are installed to comply with the Life Safety Systems
provisions of this Code or the Alberta Fire Code 2014, the commissioning of these 1) Where life safety and fire protection systems and systems with fire protection and
integrated systems must be performed as a whole to ensure the proper operation life safety functions are installed to comply with the provisions of this Code or the NFC,
and inter-relationship of the systems. (See A-3.2.4.6.(1) in Appendix A.) the commissioning of these integrated systems must be performed as a whole to
ensure the proper operation and inter-relationship of the systems. (See A-3.2.4.6.(1) in
Appendix A.) integrated with each other, they shall be tested as a whole in accordance
with CAN/ULC-S1001, “Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety
Systems,” to verify that they have been properly integrated. (See Note A-3.2.9.1.(1).)

9.10.3.1. Fire-Resistance and Fire-Protection Ratings 9.10.3.1. Fire-Resistance and Fire-Protection Ratings
1) Where a fire-resistance rating or a fire-protection rating is required in this Section 1) Where a fire-resistance rating or a fire-protection rating is required in this Section
for an element of a building, such rating shall be determined in conformance with the for an element of a building, such rating shall be determined in conformance with
test methods described in Part 3, A-9.10.3.1. in Appendix A, or Appendix D. a) the test methods described in Part 3, A-9.10.3.1. in Appendix A, or
b) the calculation method presented in Appendix D, or
c) the construction specifications presented in Tables 9.10.3.1.-A and 9.10.3.1.-
B.

9.10.8.2. Fire-Resistance Ratings in Sprinklered Buildings 9.10.8.2. Fire-Resistance Ratings in Sprinklered Buildings Deleted Sentence (2).
2) The requirements in Table 9.10.8.1. for mezzanine floor assemblies to have a fire- 2) The requirements in Table 9.10.8.1. for mezzanine floor assemblies to have a fire-
resistance rating are permitted to be waived in sprinklered buildings. resistance rating are permitted to be waived in sprinklered buildings.

9.10.9.20. Janitorial Storage Rooms 9.10.9.20. Janitorial Storage Rooms Deleted entire Article.
1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), a room or space for the storage of janitorial 1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), a room or space for the storage of janitorial
supplies shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation supplies shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation
having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min. having a fire-resistance rating not less than 45 min.
2) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is not required to have a fire- 2) The fire separation required by Sentence (1) is not required to have a fire-
resistance rating if the building is sprinklered. resistance rating if the building is sprinklered.

9.10.12.3. Exterior Walls Meeting at an Angle 9.10.12.3. Exterior Walls Meeting at an Angle
1) Except as provided in Articles 9.9.4.5. and 9.10.14.5., and in sprinklered buildings, 1) Except as provided in Articles 9.9.4.5. and 9.10.14.5., and in sprinklered buildings,
where exterior walls of a building meet at an external angle of 135° or less, the where exterior walls of a building meet at an external angle of 135° or less, the
horizontal distance from an unprotected opening in one exterior wall to an horizontal distance from an unprotected opening in one exterior wall to an
unprotected opening in the other exterior wall shall be not less than 1.2 m, where unprotected opening in the other exterior wall shall be not less than 1.2 m, where
these openings are these openings are
a) in different fire compartments, or a) in different fire compartments, or

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b) in different dwelling units, ancillary spaces or common spaces in a house b) in different dwelling units, ancillary spaces or common spaces in a house
with a secondary suite. with a secondary suite.

9.10.13.11. Hold-Open Devices 9.10.13.11. Hold-Open Devices Deleted Sentence (2).

2) Doors located in firewalls in residential occupancies shall be equipped with 2) Doors located in firewalls in residential occupancies shall be equipped with
acceptable hold-open devices installed in accordance with Sentence (1). acceptable hold-open devices installed in accordance with Sentence (1).

9.10.13.14. Fire Stop Flaps 9.10.13.14. Fire Stop Flaps

1) Fire stop flaps in ceiling membranes required in Sentence 9.10.5.1.(4) shall be 1) Fire stop flaps in ceiling membranes requiredreferred to in Sentence 9.10.5.1.(4)
constructed in conformance with Appendix D, Fire-Performance Ratings. shall be constructed in conformance with Appendix D, Fire-Performance Ratings.
a) conform to CAN/ULC-S112.2, “Fire Test of Ceiling Firestop Flap Assemblies,”
and
b) activate at a temperature approximately 30°C above the normal maximum
temperature that occurs in the ducts, whether the air duct system is
operating or shut down.

9.10.14.4. Openings in Exposing Building Face 9.10.14.4. Openings in Exposing Building Face

Table 9.10.14.4.B. Table 9.10.14.4.-B.

Maximum Concentrated Area of Unprotected Openings Maximum Concentrated Area of Unprotected Openings
Forming Part of Sentence 9.10.14.4.(3) Forming Part of Sentence 9.10.14.4.(3)

Limiting Distance, m Maximum Area of Individual Limiting Distance, m Maximum Area of Individual
Unprotected Openings, m2 Unprotected Openings, m2
Less than 1.2 0 Less than 1.2 0
1.2 0.35 1.2 0.35
1.5 0.78 1.5 0.78
2.0 1.88 2.0 1.88

5) For the purpose of Sentence (4), 5) For the purpose of Sentence (4),a) “single room or space” shall mean
a) “single room or space” shall mean i)a) two or more adjacent spaces having a full-height
i) two or more adjacent spaces having a full-height separating wall separating wall extending less than 1.5 m from the interior face of the
extending less than 1.5 m from the interior face of the exterior wall, or exterior wall, or
ii) two or more stacked spaces that are on the same storey, and ii)b)two or more stacked spaces that are on the same storey, and.
b) two adjacent rooms or spaces are permitted to be considered as separate b) two adjacent rooms or spaces are permitted to be considered as separate
spaces where there is a full-height wall extending not less than 1.5 m from spaces where there is a full-height wall extending not less than 1.5 m from
the interior face of the exterior wall, finished in accordance with Subsections the interior face of the exterior wall, finished in accordance with Subsections
9.29.4. or 9.29.5. 9.29.4. or 9.29.5.

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9.10.14.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face and Walls above Exposing 9.10.14.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face and Walls above Exposing Inserted new Sentence (11).
Building Face Building Face
11) The face of a roof soffit is permitted to project to the property line, where it faces
N/A a street, lane or public thoroughfare. (See Note A-9.10.14.5.(11) and 9.10.15.5.(10).)
1112) …
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

9.10.15.1. Application 9.10.15.1. Application Deleted Sentence (2).

2) This Subsection does not apply to hotels or motels. 2) This Subsection does not apply to hotels or motels.

9.10.15.4. Glazed Openings in Exposing Building Face 9.10.15.4. Glazed Openings in Exposing Building Face

5) For the purpose of Sentence (4), 5) For the purpose of Sentence (4),a) “single room or space” shall mean
a) “single room or space” shall mean a)i) two or more adjacent spaces having a full-height separating wall extending
i) two or more adjacent spaces having a full-height separating wall less than 1.5 m from the interior face of the exterior wall, or
extending less than 1.5 m from the interior face of the exterior wall, or b)ii) two or more stacked spaces that are on the same storey, and.
ii) two or more stacked spaces that are on the same storey, and b)two adjacent rooms or spaces are permitted to be considered as separate
b) two adjacent rooms or spaces are permitted to be considered as separate spaces where there is a full-height wall extending not less than 1.5 m from
spaces where there is a full-height wall extending not less than 1.5m from the interior face of the exterior wall, finished in accordance with Subsections
the interior face of the exterior wall, finished in accordance with Subsections 9.29.4. or 9.29.5.
9.29.4. or 9.29.5.

9.10.15.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face of Houses 9.10.15.5. Construction of Exposing Building Face of Houses Inserted new Sentence (10).
10) The face of a roof soffit is permitted to project to the property line, where it faces
N/A a street, lane or public thoroughfare. (See Note A-9.10.14.5.(11) and 9.10.15.5.(10).)
1011) …
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

9.10.17.10. Protection of Foamed Plastics 9.10.17.10. Protection of Foamed Plastics “Foamed plastic” and “thermal barrier” are no
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), foamed plastics that form part of a wall or (See Note A-3.1.4.2.) longer defined terms.
ceiling assembly in combustible construction shall be protected from adjacent space
in the building, other than adjacent concealed spaces within attic or roof spaces, 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), foamed plasticsfoamed plastics that Inserted new Sentence (2)
crawl spaces, and wall assemblies, by form part of a wall or ceiling assembly in combustible construction shall be protected
a) one of the interior finishes described in Subsections 9.29.4. to 9.29.9., from adjacent space in the building, other than adjacent concealed spaces within
b) sheet metal mechanically fastened to the supporting assembly independent attic or roof spaces, crawl spaces, and wall assemblies,by and ceiling assemblies
of the insulation and having a thickness of not less than 0.38 mm and a a) by one of the interior finishes described in Subsections 9.29.4. to 9.29.9.,
melting point not below 650°C, provided the building does not contain a b) sheet metal mechanically fastened to the supporting assembly independent
Group C major occupancy, or of the insulation and having a thickness of not less than 0.38 mm and a
c) any thermal barrier that meets the requirements of Clause 3.1.5.12.(2)(e). melting point not below 650°C, provided the building does not contain a

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2) Thermosetting foamed plastic insulation having a flame-spread rating of not more Group C major occupancy, or provided the building does not contain a Group
than 200 is permitted to be used in factory-assembled doors in storage garages C major occupancy, by sheet metal that
serving single dwelling units provided that i) is mechanically fastened to the supporting assembly independent of the
a) the insulation is covered on the interior with a metallic foil, insulation,
b) the assembly has a flame-spread rating of not more than 200, and ii) is not less than 0.38 mm thick, and iii) has a melting point not less than
c) the assembly incorporates no air spaces. 650°C, or
c) by any thermal barrierthermal barrier that meets the requirements of Clause
3.1.5.12.(2)(e)Sentence 3.1.5.15.(2).
(See Note A-3.1.4.2.(1)(c).)
2) A walk-in cooler or freezer consisting of factory-assembled wall, floor or ceiling
panels containing foamed plastics is permitted to be used, provided the panels
a) are protected on both sides by sheet metal not less than 0.38 mm thick
having a melting point not less than 650°C,
b) do not contain an air space, and
c) have a flame-spread rating, determined by subjecting a sample panel with
an assembled joint typical of field installation to the applicable test
described in Subsection 3.1.12., that is not more than that permitted for the
room or space in which they are located or that they bound.
2)3)Thermosetting foamed plasticsfoamed plastics insulation having a flame-spread
rating of not more than 200 is permitted to be used in factory-assembled doors in
storage garages serving single dwelling units provided that
a) the insulation is covered on the interior with a metallic foil,
b) the assembly has a flame-spread rating of not more than 200, and
c) the assembly incorporates no air spaces.

9.10.19.5. Interconnection of Smoke Alarms 9.10.19.5. Interconnection of Smoke Alarms Deleted Sentence (3).
1) Except as permitted in Sentence (3), where more than one smoke alarm is required 1) Except as permitted in Sentence (3), wWhere more than one smoke alarm is
in a dwelling unit, the smoke alarms shall be wired so that the activation of one alarm required in a dwelling unit, the smoke alarms shall be wiredinterconnected so that
will cause all alarms within the dwelling unit to sound. the activation of one alarm will cause all alarms within the dwelling unit to sound.
2) Smoke alarms in a house with a secondary suite shall be wired so that the 2) Smoke alarms in a house with a secondary suite shall be wiredinterconnected so
activation of any one smoke alarm causes all smoke alarms within the house with a that the activation of any one smoke alarm causes all smoke alarms within the house
secondary suite to sound. with a secondary suite to sound. (See Note A-9.10.19.5.(2).)
3) A smoke alarm required to be installed in an existing dwelling unit as a result of 3) A smoke alarm required to be installed in an existing dwelling unit as a result of
developing space for sleeping use need not be interconnected with existing smoke developing space for sleeping use need not be interconnected with existing smoke
alarms in the dwelling unit, but if more than one new smoke alarm is required, all alarms in the dwelling unit, but if more than one new smoke alarm is required, all new
new smoke alarms shall be interconnected. smoke alarms shall be interconnected.

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1) Except where a fire alarm system is installed or required in a building, smoke
detectors forming part of a residential fire warning system installed in conformance
with CAN/ULC-S540, “Residential Fire and Life Safety Warning Systems: Installation,
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance,” are permitted to be installed in lieu of all
smoke alarms required by Articles 9.10.19.1. and 9.10.19.3., provided that the fire
warning system
a) is capable of sounding audible signals as stated in Articles 9.10.19.2. and
9.10.19.5.,
b) is powered as stated in Article 9.10.19.4., and
c) is equipped with a silencing device as stated in Article 9.10.19.6.

9.10.20.2. Access to Basements 9.10.20.2. Access to Basements

1) Except for basements in houses with a secondary suite or basements serving not 1) Except for basements in houses with a secondary suite or basements serving not
more than one dwelling unit, each unsprinklered basement shall be provided with more than one dwelling unit, each unsprinklered basement exceeding 25 m in length
direct access to the outdoors. (See Article 9.9.7.3.) or width shall be provided with direct access to the outdoors to at least one street.
(See Article 9.9.7.3.)

9.10.22.2. Vertical Clearances above Cooktops 9.10.22.2. Vertical Clearances above Cooktops Removed asbestos.
2) The vertical clearance described in Sentence (1) for framing, finishes and 2) The vertical clearance described in Sentence (1) for framing, finishes and
cabinets located directly above the location of the cooktop may be reduced to 600 cabinets located directly above the location of the cooktop may be reduced to 600
mm above the level of the elements or burners, provided the framing, finishes and mm above the level of the elements or burners, provided the framing, finishes and
cabinets cabinets
a) are noncombustible, or a) are noncombustible, or
b) are protected by b) are protected by
i) asbestos millboard not less than 6 mm thick, covered with sheet metal i) asbestos millboard not less than 6 mm thick, covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.33 mm thick, or not less than 0.33 mm thick, or
ii) a metal hood with a 125 mm projection beyond the framing, finishes ii) a metal hood with athat projects 125 mm projection beyond the
and cabinets. framing, finishes and cabinets.

Section 9.11. Sound Control Section 9.11. Sound ControlTransmission

9.11.1. Sound Transmission Class Rating (Airborne Sound) 9.11.1. Sound Transmission Class Rating (Protection from Airborne Sound)Noise

9.11.1.1. Determination of Sound Transmission Class Ratings 9.11.1.1.9.11.1.2. Determination of Sound Transmission Class Ratings Renumbered Article.
1) Sound transmission class ratings shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E 1) Sound transmission classThe STC ratings shall be determined in accordance with
413, “Classification for Rating Sound Insulation,” using results from measurements in ASTM E 413, “Classification for Rating Sound Insulation,” using the results from
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a) ASTM E 90, “Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and
of Building Partitions and Elements,” or Elements.,” or
b) ASTM E 336, “Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms 2) The ASTC ratings shall be
in Buildings.” ba) determined in accordance with ASTM E 413, “Classification for Rating Sound
(See Appendix A.) Insulation,” using the results from measurements carried out in accordance
with ASTM E 336, “Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between
Rooms in Buildings.,” or
b) calculated in accordance with Article 5.8.1.4. or 5.8.1.5.
(See Appendix A.)

9.11.2. Required Sound Control Locations (Airborne Sound) 9.11.2. Required Sound Control Locations (Airborne Sound) Deleted Subsection

9.11.2.1. Minimum Sound Transmission Class Ratings 9.11.2.1.9.11.1.1. Minimum Sound Transmission Class RatingsRequired Protection Renumbered Article.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), every dwelling unit shall be separated 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), everya dwelling unit shall be separated
from every other space in a building in which noise may be generated by a from every other space in a building in which noise may be generated by a
construction providing a sound transmission class rating of at least 50, measured in construction providing a sound transmission class rating of at least 50, measured in
accordance with Subsection 9.11.1. or as listed in A-9.10.3.1. in Appendix A. accordance with Subsection 9.11.1. or as listed in A-9.10.3.1. in Appendix A.
2) This Section does not apply to the construction separating dwelling units within a a) a separating assembly and adjoining constructions, which together provide
house with a secondary suite. an apparent sound transmission class (ASTC) rating of not less than 47, or
3) Where a dwelling unit is adjacent to an elevator shaft or a refuse chute, the b) a separating assembly providing a sound transmission class (STC) rating of
separating construction shall have a sound transmission class rating of at least 55, not less than 50 and adjoining constructions that conform to Article 9.11.1.4.
measured in accordance with Subsection 9.11.1. or as listed in A-9.10.3.1. in (See Note A-9.11.1.4.)
Appendix A. 2) This Section does not apply to the construction separating dwelling units within a
house with a secondary suite.Where a house contains a secondary suite, each
dwelling unit shall be separated from every other space in the house in which noise
may be transmitted by
a) construction
i) whose joist spaces are filled with sound-absorbing material of not less
than 150 mm nominal thickness,
ii) whose stud spaces are filled with sound-absorbing material,
iii) having a resilient channel on one side of the separation spaced 400 or
600 mm o.c., and
iv) having not less than 12.7 mm thick gypsum board on ceilings and on
both sides of walls,
b) construction providing an STC rating of not less than 43, or
c) a separating assembly and adjoining constructions, which together provide
an ASTC rating of not less than 40.
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3) WhereConstruction separating a dwelling unit is adjacent tofrom an elevator shaft
or a refuse chute, the separating construction shall have an sound transmission
class(STC) rating of at leastnot less than 55, measured in accordance with Subsection
9.11.1. or as listed in A-9.10.3.1. in Appendix A.

N/A 9.11.1.3. Compliance with Required Ratings Inserted new Article.

1) Compliance with the required STC ratings shall be demonstrated through
a) measurements carried out in accordance with Sentence 9.11.1.2.(1), or
b) the construction of separating assemblies conforming to Table 9.10.3.1.-A or
9.10.3.1.-B, as applicable.
2) Compliance with the required ASTC ratings shall be demonstrated through
a) measurements or calculations carried out in accordance with Sentence
9.11.1.2.(2), or
b) the construction of separating assemblies conforming to Table 9.10.3.1.-A or
9.10.3.1.-B, as applicable, that have an STC rating of not less than 50 in
conjunction with flanking assemblies constructed in accordance with Article
9.11.1.4. (see Note A-9.11.1.3.(2)(b)).

N/A 9.11.1.4. Adjoining Constructions Inserted new Article.

(See Note A-9.11.1.4.)
1) This Article applies where the required protection is provided in accordance with
Clause 9.11.1.1.(1)(b) and compliance is demonstrated in accordance with Clause
9.11.1.3.(2)(b).
2) Flanking wall assemblies connected to a separating floor or ceiling assembly shall
be constructed with
a) concrete or concrete block having a mass per area greater than 200 kg/m2,
or
b) gypsum board finish that
i) is supported on wood or steel framing, and
ii) ends or is interrupted where it meets the structure of the separating
floor or ceiling assembly.
3) Flanking wall and ceiling assemblies connected to a separating wall assembly shall
be constructed with
a) concrete or concrete block having a mass per area greater than 300 kg/m2,
or
b) gypsum board finish that
i) is supported on wood or steel framing, and
ii) ends or is interrupted where it meets the structure of the separating
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between the two lines of studs.
4) Flanking floor assemblies connected to a separating wall assembly shall be
a) constructed
i) with concrete having a mass per area greater than 300 kg/m2, or
ii) in accordance with Section 9.16., or
b) supported on joists or trusses that are not continuous across the junction
and are covered with floor treatments in accordance with Table 9.11.1.4. for
the applicable wall construction.

Table 9.11.1.4.
Floor Treatments for Flanking Wood-Framed Floor Assemblies in Horizontally
Adjoining Spaces
Forming Part of Sentence 9.11.1.4.(4)

Type of Separating
Wall Assembly with Minimum Requirements for Floor Treatments Applied Over
Subfloor of Wood-Framed Flanking Floor Assemblies on
STC ≥ 50 from
Both Sides of Floor/Wall Junction
Table 9.10.3.1.-A
W5, W6, W10, W12 • wood strip flooring not less than 16 mm thick aligned
(staggered studs)
parallel to separating wall, or
• one layer of OSB or plywood not less than 15.5 mm thick
plus finished flooring, or
• one additional material layer plus finished flooring having
a combined mass per area not less than 8 kg/m2(1)
W4, W11 • one layer of OSB or plywood not less than 12.5 mm thick
(staggered studs)
plus hardwood strip flooring not less than 19 mm thick
aligned parallel to separating wall, or
• one additional material layer plus finished flooring having
a combined mass per area not less than 16 kg/m2(1)
W8, W9 (staggered • concrete or gypsum concrete topping not less than 19
studs)
mm thick bonded to the subfloor plus finished flooring,
or
• one additional material layer plus finished flooring having
a combined mass per area not less than 32 kg/m2(1)
W13, W14, W15 • where a continuous subfloor or other rigid materials at
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the floor/wall junction provide structural connection
between the two rows of studs in the separating wall:
• hardwood strip flooring not less than 16 mm thick
aligned parallel to separating wall, or
• one layer OSB or plywood not less than 15.5. mm thick
plus finished flooring, or
• one additional material layer plus finished flooring
having a combined mass per area not less than 8
kg/m2(1)
• any finished flooring where the subfloor and other rigid
materials are not connected at the floor/wall junction
and where there are no structural connections between
the two rows of studs in the separating wall
B1 to B10 • any finished flooring

Notes to Table 9.11.1.4.:

(1) See Note A-Table 9.11.1.4.

9.12.3.3. Deleterious Debris and Boulders 9.12.3.3. Deleterious Debris and Boulders
3) Backfill with material of any concentration that is susceptible to ice lensing is 3) Backfill with material of any concentration that is susceptible to ice lensing
permitted where foundation walls are cast-in-place concrete, concrete block is permitted where foundation walls are
insulated on the exterior or concrete block protected from the backfill by a material a) cast-in-place concrete,
that serves as a slip plane. (See A-9.4.4.4.(1) in Appendix A.) b) concrete block insulated on the exterior, or
c) concrete block protected from the backfill by a material that serves as a slip
plane.
(See Note A-9.4.4.4.(1) in Appendix A.)

9.13.1.1. Application 9.13.1.1. Scope and Application

1) This Section applies to walls, floors, and roofs in contact with the ground, and 1) This Section applies to walls, floors, and roofs in contact with the ground, and
presents measures to control moisture and soil gas ingress. presents measures to control the ingress of water, moisture and soil gas ingress.
2) Subsection 9.13.2. applies to below-ground walls and floors-on-ground where
drainage is provided in accordance with Section 9.14. over and along the entire
below-ground portion of the foundation wall.
3) Subsection 9.13.3. applies to below-ground walls, floors-on-ground and roofs of
underground structures that are subject to hydrostatic pressure.
4) Subsection 9.13.4. applies to walls, roofs and floors that are in contact with the
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9.13.2.2. Material Standards 9.13.2.2. Dampproofing Materials Standards Combined Articles 9.13.2.2. and 9.13.2.3. into one
1) Except as otherwise specified in this Section, materials used for exterior 1) Materials installed to provide required dampproofing shall be article.
dampproofing shall conform to a) capable of protecting assemblies against moisture transfer from the ground,
a) CAN/CGSB-37.1-M, “Chemical Emulsifier Type, Emulsified Asphalt for b) compatible with adjoining materials, and
Dampproofing,” c) resistant to mechanisms of deterioration that may reasonably be expected,
b) CAN/CGSB-37.2-M, “Emulsified Asphalt, Mineral-Colloid Type, Unfilled, for given the nature, function and exposure of the materials.
Dampproofing and Waterproofing and for Roof Coatings,” 12) Except as otherwise specified in this Section, materials used for exterior
c) CGSB 37-GP-6Ma, “Asphalt, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing,” dampproofing shall conform to
d) CAN/CGSB-37.16-M, “Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and a) conform to one of the following standards:
Waterproofing,” i) CAN/CGSB-37.1-M, “Chemical Emulsifier Type, ASTM D 1227,
e) CGSB 37-GP-18Ma, “Tar, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing,” “Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing,” Type III,
f) CAN/CGSB-51.34-M, “Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet for Use in Building Class I, for Dampproofing,”
Construction,” or bii) ASTM D 4479/D 4479M, “Asphalt Roof Coatings – Asbestos-Free,” Type
g) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and III,CAN/CGSB-37.2-M, “Emulsified Asphalt, Mineral-Colloid Type,
Waterproofing Systems.” Unfilled, for Dampproofing and Waterproofing and for Roof Coatings,”
c) CGSB 37-GP-6Ma, “Asphalt, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing,”
9.13.2.3. Standards for Application d) CAN/CGSB-37.16-M, “Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and
1) The method of application of all bituminous dampproofing materials shall conform Waterproofing,”
to e) CGSB 37-GP-18Ma, “Tar, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing,”
a) CAN/CGSB-37.3-M, “Application of Emulsified Asphalts for Dampproofing or fiii) CAN/CGSB-51.34-M, “Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet for Use in
Waterproofing,” Building Construction,” or
b) CGSB 37-GP-12Ma, “Application of Unfilled Cutback Asphalt for giv) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and
Dampproofing,” or Waterproofing Systems.,”
c) CAN/CGSB-37.22-M, “Application of Unfilled, Cutback Tar Foundation
Coating for Dampproofing.” 9.13.2.3. Standards for Application
1b) The method of application of all bituminous dampproofing materials shall
conform to have a water vapour permeance of not more than 43 ng/Pa·s·m2
when tested in accordance with Procedure A (wet cup) of ASTM E 96/E 96M,
“Water Vapor Transmission of Materials,” and consist of one of the following
material types:
ai) CAN/CGSB-37.3-M, “Application of Emulsified Asphalts for Dampproofing
or Waterproofing,” a vapour-resistant coating
bii) CGSB 37-GP-12Ma, “Application of Unfilled Cutback Asphalt for
Dampproofing,” or a cold-fluid-applied or hot-rubberized bituminous
dampproofing membrane,
ciii) CAN/CGSB-37.22-M, “Application of Unfilled, Cutback Tar Foundation
Coating for Dampproofing.” a liquid-applied or spray-applied asphalt-
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9.13.2.4. Preparation of Surface 9.13.2.4.9.13.2.3. Preparation of Surface Renumbered Article.

1) Unit masonry walls that are to be dampproofed shall be 1) The area in which dampproofing is to be carried out shall be kept free of water
a) parged on the exterior face below ground level with not less than 6 mm of during the application and curing of the dampproofing system.
mortar conforming to Section 9.20., and 2) The surface to be dampproofed shall be prepared in accordance with the
b) coved over the footing when the first course of block is laid. instructions of the dampproofing material manufacturer.
2) Concrete walls to be dampproofed shall have holes and recesses resulting from the 3) Where the dampproofing material is to be applied on insulating concrete form
removal of form ties sealed with cement mortar or dampproofing material. (ICF) walls, the instructions of the ICF wall manufacturer shall be followed.
3) The surface of insulating concrete form walls that are to be dampproofed shall be 14) Unit masonry walls that are to be dampproofed shall be a) parged on the exterior
repaired and free of projections and depressions that could be detrimental to the face below ground level with not less than 6 mm of mortar conforming to Section
performance of the membrane to be applied. 9.20., and b) coved over the footing when the first course of block is laid.
25) Concrete walls to be dampproofed shall have holes and recesses resulting from
the removal of form ties sealed with cement mortar or a mastic or sealant that is
suitable for vertical applications and compatible with the dampproofing material.
36) The surface of insulating concrete form walls that are required to be
dampproofed shall be repaired clean and dry and free of ice, snow, frost, dust, dirt,
oil, grease, cracks, projections and depressions, loose particles and debris that could
be detrimental to the performance of the membrane material to be applied.

9.13.2.5. Application of Dampproofing Material 9.13.2.5.9.13.2.4. Application of Dampproofing Material Renumbered Article.
1) Dampproofing material shall be applied over the parging or concrete below ground 1) Dampproofing material Exterior dampproofing shall be applied over the parging or
level. concrete below from finished ground level to the top of the exterior of the footing.
2) Unless otherwise stated in this Subsection, dampproofing shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions with regard to
a) surface priming,
b) conditions during application,
c) application quantity and rate, and
d) curing times.
3) Joints, cracks and penetrations shall be sealed to maintain the continuity of the
dampproofing, where the dampproofing material is not capable of bridging such
discontinuities.

9.13.2.6. Moisture Protection for Interior Finishes 9.13.2.6.9.13.2.5. Moisture Protection for Interior Finishes Renumbered Article.

9.13.2.7. Dampproofing of Floors-on-Ground 9.13.2.7.9.13.2.6. Dampproofing of Floors-on-Ground Renumbered Article.

1) Where floors are dampproofed, the dampproofing shall be installed below the 1) Where floors are dampproofed, the dampproofing shall be is installed below the
floor, except that where a separate floor is provided over a slab, the dampproofing is floor, except that where a separate floor is provided over a slab, the dampproofing is
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2) Where installed below the floor, dampproofing membranes shall consist of 2) Where installed below the floor, dampproofing membranes it shall consist of
polyethylene not less than 0.15 mm thick, or type S roll roofing. a) polyethylene not less than 0.15 mm thick, or with joints lapped not less than
3) Joints in dampproofing membranes described in Sentence (2) shall be lapped not 100 mm,
less than 100 mm. b) type S roll roofing. with joints 3) Joints in dampproofing membranes
4) Where installed above the slab, dampproofing shall consist of not less than described in Sentence (2) shall be lapped not less than 100 mm., or
a) 2 mopped-on coats of bitumen, c) rigid extruded/expanded polystyrene with sealed or ship-lapped joints that
b) 0.05 mm polyethylene, or has
c) other material providing equivalent performance. i) sufficient compressive strength to support the floor assembly, and
ii) a water vapour permeance complying with Clause 9.13.2.2.(2)(a).
42) Where installed above the slab, dampproofing is installed between a floor-on-
ground and a finished floor, it shall consist of not less than
a) 2 mopped-on coats of bitumen, rigid extruded/expanded polystyrene with
sealed or ship-lapped joints that has
i) sufficient compressive strength to support the floor assembly, and
ii) a water vapour permeance complying with Clause 9.13.2.2.(2)(b), or
b) 0.05 mm polyethylene, or c) other material providing equivalent
performance. not less than 0.05 mm thick with joints lapped not less than
100 mm.

9.13.3.1. Required Waterproofing 9.13.3.1. Required Waterproofing

1) Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, waterproofing is required for the exterior 1) Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, waterproofing is required for assemblies
surfaces of separating interior space from the exterior surfaces of a) floors-on-ground to prevent
a) floors-on-ground, and the ingress of water into building assemblies and interior spaces., and
b) below ground walls, where the exterior finished ground level is at a higher b) below ground walls, where the exterior finished ground level is at a higher
elevation than the ground level inside the foundation walls. elevation than the ground level inside the foundation walls.
2) Roofs of underground structures shall be waterproofed to prevent the entry of 2) Roofs of underground structures shall be waterproofed to prevent the entry of
water into the structure. water into the structure.Waterproofing is required for roofs of underground
structures to prevent the ingress of water into building assemblies and interior spaces

9.13.3.2. Material Standards 9.13.3.2. Material Standards Waterproofing Materials

1) Except as otherwise specified in this Section, materials used for exterior 1) Materials installed to provide required waterproofing shall be
waterproofing shall conform to a) compatible with adjoining materials, and
a) CAN/CGSB-37.2-M, “Emulsified Asphalt, Mineral-Colloid Type, Unfilled, for b) resistant to mechanisms of deterioration that may reasonably be expected,
Dampproofing and Waterproofing and for Roof Coatings,” given the nature, function and exposure of the materials.
b) CAN/CGSB-37.16-M, “Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and 12) Except as otherwise specified in this Section, mMaterials used for exterior
Waterproofing,” or waterproofing shall conform to
c) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and a) CAN/CGSB-37.2-M, “Emulsified Asphalt, Mineral-Colloid Type, Unfilled, for
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“Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing,” in which case,
they shall be installed in accordance with Sentence 9.13.3.3.(3),
b) CAN/CGSB-37.16-M, “Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and
Waterproofing,” orASTM D 3019, “Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll
Roofing, Non-Fibered, Asbestos-Fibered, and Non-Asbestos-Fibered,” where
non-fibered and non-asbestos-fibered (Types I and III) asphalt roll roofing are
permitted,
c) ASTM D 4479/D 4479M, “Asphalt Roof Coatings – Asbestos-Free,” in which
case, they shall be installed in accordance with Sentence 9.13.3.3.(3) and
with reinforcing material,
d) ASTM D 4637/D 4637M, “EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof Membrane,”
e) ASTM D 4811/D 4811M, “Nonvulcanized (Uncured) Rubber Sheet Used as
Roof Flashing,”
f) ASTM D 6878/D 6878M, “Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing,”
g) CGSB 37-GP-9Ma, “Primer, Asphalt, Unfilled, for Asphalt Roofing,
Dampproofing and Waterproofing,” where a primer is required,
h) CAN/CGSB-37.50-M, “Hot-Applied, Rubberized Asphalt for Roofing and
Waterproofing,”
i) CAN/CGSB-37.54, “Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing
Membrane,”
j) CGSB 37-GP-56M, “Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and
Reinforced for Roofing,”
k) CAN/CGSB-37.58-M, “Membrane, Elastomeric, Cold-Applied Liquid, for Non-
Exposed Use in Roofing and Waterproofing,”
l) CAN/CSA-A123.2, “Asphalt-Coated Roofing Sheets,”
cm) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and
Waterproofing Systems.” In which case, they shall be installed with
reinforcing material, or
n) CSA A123.17, “Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing.”

9.13.3.3. Standards for Application 9.13.3.3. Standards for Application Deleted Article.
1) The method of application of all bituminous waterproofing materials shall conform 1) The method of application of all bituminous waterproofing materials shall conform
to CAN/CGSB-37.3-M, “Application of Emulsified Asphalts for Dampproofing or to CAN/CGSB-37.3-M, “Application of Emulsified Asphalts for Dampproofing or
Waterproofing.” Waterproofing.”

9.13.3.4. Preparation of Surface 9.13.3.4.9.13.3.3. Preparation of Surface Renumbered Article.

1) Unit masonry walls that are to be waterproofed shall be parged on exterior 1) Surfaces to be waterproofed shall be prepared in accordance with the
surfaces below ground level with not less than 6 mm of mortar conforming to Section instructions of the waterproofing material manufacturer.
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2) Concrete walls that are to be waterproofed shall have all holes and recesses of the ICF wall manufacturer shall be followed.
resulting from the removal of form ties sealed with mortar or waterproofing material. 13) Unit masonry walls that are to be waterproofed shall be parged on exterior
3) The surface of insulating concrete form walls that are to be waterproofed shall be surfaces below ground level with not less than 6 mm of mortar conforming to Section
repaired and free of projections and depressions that could be detrimental to the 9.20. coved over the footing.
performance of the membrane to be applied. 24) Concrete walls that are to be waterproofed shall have all holes and recesses
resulting from the removal of form ties sealed with mortar or waterproofing material.
35) The surface of insulating concrete form walls that are Surfaces required to be
waterproofed shall be repairedclean and dry and free of ice, snow, frost, dust, dirt,
oil, grease, cracks, projections and depressions, loose particles and debris that could
be detrimental to the performance of the membrane to be appliedwaterproofing
material.

9.13.3.5. Application of Waterproofing Membranes 9.13.3.5.9.13.3.4. Application of Waterproofing Membranes Renumbered Article.
1) Concrete or unit masonry walls that are to be waterproofed shall be covered with 1) Concrete or unit masonry walls that are to be waterproofed shall be covered with
not less than 2 layers of bitumen-saturated membrane, with each layer cemented in not less than 2 layers of bitumen-saturated membrane, with each layer cemented in
place with bitumen and coated overall with a heavy coating of bitumen. place with bitumen and coated overall with a heavy coating of bitumen.Unless
otherwise stated in this Subsection, waterproofing shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions with regard to
a) surface priming,
b) conditions during application,
c) the required number of layers of reinforcing fabric on foundation, footings,
floors, walls and structural slabs,
d) application quantity and rate, and
e) curing times.
2) Waterproofing shall be continuous across joints and at junctions between different
building elements.
3) The waterproofed surface shall be protected with a suitable material to minimize
mechanical damage during backfilling.
4) The area in which the waterproofing is to be carried out shall be kept free of water
during the application and curing of the waterproofing system.

9.13.3.6. Floor Waterproofing System 9.13.3.6.9.13.3.5. Floor Waterproofing System Renumbered Article.
1) Basement floors-on-ground to be waterproofed shall have a system of membrane 1) Basement floors-on-ground to be waterproofed shall have a system of membrane
waterproofing provided between 2 layers of concrete, each of which shall be not less waterproofing provided between 2 layers of concrete, each of which shall be not less
than 75 mm thick, with the floor membrane mopped to the wall membrane to form a than 75 mm thick, with the floor membrane mopped tomade continuous with the
complete seal. wall membrane to form a complete seal.

9.14.3.1. Material Standards 9.14.3.1. Material Standards

1) Drain tile and drain pipe for foundation drainage shall conform to 1) Drain tile and drain pipe for foundation drainage shall conform to

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a) ASTM C 4, “Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile,” a) ASTM C 4, “Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile,”
b) ASTMC 412M, “Concrete Drain Tile (Metric),” b) ASTMC 412M, “Concrete Drain Tile (Metric),”
c) ASTM C 444M, “Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric),” c) ASTM C 444M, “Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric),”
d) ASTM C 700, “Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength and d) ASTM C 700, “Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength and
Perforated,” Perforated,”
e) CAN/CGSB-34.22, “Asbestos-Cement Drain Pipe,” e) CAN/CGSB-34.22, “Asbestos-Cement Drain Pipe,”BNQ 3624-115,
f) CAN/CSA-B182.1, “Plastic Drain and Sewer Pipe and Pipe Fittings,” “Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Soil and Foundation Drainage,”
g) CAN/CSA-G401, “Corrugated Steel Pipe Products,” or f) CAN/CSA-B182.1, “Plastic Drain and Sewer Pipe and Pipe Fittings,” or
h) BNQ 3624-115, “Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings – Flexible Pipes for g) CAN/CSA-G401, “Corrugated Steel Pipe Products,.” or
Drainage – Characteristics and Test Methods.” h) BNQ 3624-115, “Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings – Flexible Pipes for
Drainage – Characteristics and Test Methods.”

9.15.1.1. General 9.15.1.1. General Allowable bearing pressure of soil for ICF
1) Except as provided in Articles 9.15.1.2. and 9.15.1.3., this Section applies to 1) Except as provided in Articles 9.15.1.2. and 9.15.1.3., this Section applies to foundations has been reduced to coincide with
… … that of other foundation systems
c) flat insulating concrete form foundation walls and concrete footings not c) flat insulating concrete form foundation walls and concrete footings not
subject to surcharge (see A-9.15.1.1.(1)(c) and 9.20.1.1.(1)(b) in Appendix A) subject to surcharge (see A-9.15.1.1.(1)(c) and 9.20.1.1.(1)(b) in Appendix A)
i) on stable soils with an allowable bearing pressure of 100 kPa or greater, i) on stable soils with an allowable bearing pressure of 10075 kPa or
and greater, and
… …

9.15.1.3. Foundations for Deformation-Resistant Buildings 9.15.1.3. Foundations for Deformation-Resistant Buildings
1) Where the superstructure of a detached building conforms to the requirements of 1) Where the superstructure of a detached building conforms to the requirements of
the deformation resistance test in CSA Z240.2.1, “Structural Requirements for the deformation resistance test in CSA Z240.2.1, “Structural Requirements for
Manufactured Homes,” the foundation shall be constructed in conformance with Manufactured Homes,” the foundation shall be constructed in conformance with
a) the remainder of this Section, or a) the remainder of this Section, or
b) CSA Z240.10.1, “Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchorage of b) CSA Z240.10.1, “Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchorage Installation of
Manufactured Homes.” Manufactured Homes Buildings.”

9.15.2.4. Wood-Frame Foundations 9.15.2.4. Wood-Frame Foundations

1) Except as required by Sentence 2.4.2.1.(9) of Division C, foundations of wood- 1) Except as required by Sentence 2.4.2.1.(9) of Division C, foundations Foundations
frame construction shall conform to of wood-frame construction shall conform to
a) CAN/CSA-S406, “Construction of Preserved Wood Foundations,” or a) CAN/CSA-S406, “Construction of Preserved Permanent Wood Foundations
b) Part 4. for Housing and Small Buildings,” or
b) Part 4.

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1) Insulating concrete form units shall be manufactured of polystyrene conforming to 1) Insulating concrete form units shall be manufactured of polystyrene conforming to
the performance requirements of CAN/ULC-S701, “Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, the performance requirements of CAN/ULC-S701.1, “Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene,
Boards and Pipe Covering,” for Type 2, 3 or 4 polystyrene. Boards and Pipe Covering,” for Type 2, 3 or 4 polystyrene.

9.15.4.3. Foundation Walls Considered to be Laterally Supported at the Top 9.15.4.3. Foundation Walls Considered to be Laterally Supported at the Top “Solid masonry” is now a defined term.
2) Foundation walls shall be considered to be laterally supported at the top if 2) Foundation walls shall be considered to be laterally supported at the top if
a) such walls support a solid masonry superstructure, a) such walls support a solid masonry solid masonry superstructure,
… …

9.15.5.1. Support of Floor Joists 9.15.5.1. Support of Floor Joists “Solid masonry” is now a defined term.
1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), foundation walls of hollow masonry units 1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), foundation walls of hollow masonry units
supporting floor joists shall be capped with not less than 50 mm of solid masonry or supporting floor joists shall be capped
concrete, or have the top course filled with mortar or concrete. a) with not less than 50 mm of concrete,
b) solid masonry solid masonry units or concrete that are 100% solid and not
less than 50 mm high, or
c) semi-solid or hollow solid masonry units that have the top course completely
filled with mortar, grout or concrete.

9.15.5.2. Support of Beams 9.15.5.2. Support of Beams “Solid masonry” is now a defined term.
1) Not less than 190 mm depth of solid masonry shall be provided beneath beams 1) Not less than 190 mm depth of solid masonrysolid masonry shall be provided
supported on masonry. beneath beams supported on masonry.

9.15.5.3. Pilasters 9.15.5.3. Pilasters

3) The top 200 mm of pilasters required in Sentence (1) shall be solid. 3) The top 200 mm of pilasters required in Sentence (1) shall be solid solid masonry
with the cells of hollow or semi-solid units filled with mortar, grout or concrete.

9.17.1.1. Application 9.17.1.1. Application

1) This Section applies to columns used to support 1) This Section applies to columns used to support
… …
b) beams or header joists carrying loads from not more than 2 levels of wood- b) beams or header joists carrying loads from not more than 2 levels of wood-
frame balconies, decks or other accessible exterior platforms, or 1 level plus frame balconies, decks or other accessible exterior platforms, or 1 level plus
the roof, where the roof, where
i) the supported length of joists bearing on such beams or joists does not i) the supported length of joists bearing on such beams or joists does not
exceed 5 m, exceed 5 m,
ii) the sum of the specified snow and occupancy loads does not exceed 4.8 ii) the sum of the specified snow and occupancy loads does not exceed 4.8
kPa (see Sentence 9.4.2.3.(1) for the determination of load on platform- kPa (see Sentence 9.4.2.3.(1) for the determination of load on platform-
type constructions), type constructions), and
iii) the platform serves only a single suite of residential occupancy, and iii) the platform serves only a single suite of residential occupancy, and
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9.18.1.3. Heated and Unheated Crawl Spaces 9.18.1.3. Heated and Unheated Crawl Spaces
4) A crawl space beneath a manufactured home need not be heated if the floor 4) A crawl space beneath a manufactured home need not be heated if the floor
assembly of the manufactured home has been designed and insulated for the outside assembly of the manufactured home has been designed and insulated for the outside
winter design temperature and if the building services and foundation are protected winter design temperature and if the building services and foundation are protected
against frost damage. against frost damage.

9.18.3.2. Ventilation of Heated Crawl Spaces 9.18.3.2. Ventilation of Heated Crawl Spaces
2) Ventilation to the outside air is not required if the crawl space is vented to an 2) Ventilation to the outside air is not required if the crawl space is vented to an
adjacent basement with an opening conforming to Sentence 9.18.3.1.(2). adjacent basement with an opening conforming to Sentence 9.18.3.1.(2).

9.18.7. Reserved 9.18.7. Fire Protection

9.18.7.1. Crawl Spaces as Warm Air Plenums

1) Only crawl spaces under 1-storey portions of dwelling units shall be used as warm-
air plenums.
2) Enclosing material in crawl spaces described in Sentence (1), including insulation,
shall have a surface flame-spread rating not greater than 150.
3) Combustible ground cover in crawl spaces described in Sentence (1) shall be
protected beneath each register opening with noncombustible material.
4) The noncombustible register protection described in Sentence (3) shall
a) extend not less than 300 mm beyond the projection of the register opening,
and
b) have up-turned edges.
(See Note A-9.18.7.1.(4).)

9.20.2.1. Masonry Unit Standards 9.20.2.1. Masonry Unit Standards

1) Masonry units shall comply with 1) Masonry units shall comply with
a) ASTM C 73, “Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick),” a) ASTM C 73, “Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick),”
b) ASTM C 126, “Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and b) ASTM C 126, “Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and
Solid Masonry Units,” Solid Masonry Units,”
c) ASTM C 212, “Structural Clay Facing Tile,” c) ASTM C 212, “Structural Clay Facing Tile,”
d) CAN/CSA-A82.1-M, “Burned Clay Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay d) CAN/CSA-A82.1-M, “Burned Clay Brick (Solid 82, “Fired Masonry Units Brick
or Shale),” Made from Clay or Shale),”
e) CSA A82.4-M, “Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile,” e) CSA A82.4-M, “Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile,”
f) CSA A82.5-M, “Structural Clay Non-Load-Bearing Tile,” f) SA A82.5-M, “Structural Clay Non-Load-Bearing Tile,”
g) CAN3-A82.8-M, “Hollow Clay Brick,” g) CAN3-A82.8-M, “Hollow Clay Brick,”
h) CAN/CSA-A165.1, “Concrete Block Masonry Units,” h) CAN/CSA-A165.1, “Concrete Block Masonry Units,”
i) CAN/CSA-A165.2, “Concrete Brick Masonry Units,” i) CAN/f) CSA-A165.2, “Concrete Brick Masonry Units,” or

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j) CAN/CSA-A165.3, “Prefaced Concrete Masonry Units,” or j) CAN/g) CSA-A165.3, “Prefaced Concrete Masonry Units,” or
k) CAN3-A165.4-M, “Autoclaved Cellular Units.” k) CAN3-A165.4-M, “Autoclaved Cellular Units.”

9.20.4.2. Solid Masonry Units 9.20.4.2. Solid Masonry Units Deleted Article.
1) Solid masonry units shall be laid with full head and bed joints. 1) Solid masonry units shall be laid with full head and bed joints.

9.20.4.3. Laying of Masonry Units 9.20.4.3. 9.20.4.2. Laying of Masonry Units Renumbered Article, and “solid masonry units” is
1) Hollow masonry units shall be laid with mortar applied to head and bed joints of 1) Hollow masonry units shall be laid with mortar applied to head and bed joints of now a defined term.
both inner and outer face shells. both inner and outer face shells.
2) Vertically aligned webs of hollow masonry units shall be laid in a full bed of mortar 2) Vertically aligned webs of hollow masonry units shall be laid in a full bed of mortar
a) under the starting course, a) under the starting course,
b) in all courses of columns, and b) in all courses of columns, and
c) where adjacent to cells or cavities that are to be filled with grout. c) where adjacent to cells or cavities that are to be filled with grout.
3) Except for head joints left open for weep holes and ventilation, solid masonry units 3) Except for head joints left open for weep holes and ventilation, solid masonry units
shall be laid with full head and bed joints. solid masonry units shall be laid with full head and bed joints.

9.20.6.4. Masonry Veneer 9.20.6.4. Masonry Veneer

1) Except for masonry veneer where each masonry unit is supported individually by 1) Except for masonry veneer where each masonry unit is supported individually by
the structural backing, masonry veneer shall be of solid units not less than 75 mm the structural backing, masonry veneer shall be consist of solid units solid masonry
thick. units not less than 75 mm thick.

9.20.6.5. Parapet Walls 9.20.6.5. Parapet Walls

2) Parapet walls shall be solid from the top of the parapet to not less than 300 mm 2) Parapet walls shall be solid solid masonry
below the adjacent roof level. a) with the cells of hollow or semi-solid units filled with mortar, grout, or
concrete, and
b) that extends from the top of the parapet to not less than 300 mm below the
adjacent roof level.

9.20.8.2. Cavity Walls Supporting Framing Members 9.20.8.2. Cavity Walls Supporting Framing Members
1) Floor joists supported on cavity walls shall be supported on solid units not less 1) Floor joists supported on cavity walls shall be supported on solid units solid
than 57 mm high. masonry units not less than 57 mm high.
2) Floor joists described in Sentence (1) shall not project into the cavity. 2) Floor joists described in Sentence (1) shall not project into the cavity.
3) Roof and ceiling framing members bearing on cavity walls shall be supported on 3) Roof and ceiling framing members bearing on cavity walls shall be supported on
a) not less than 57 mm of solid masonry, bridging the full thickness of the wall, a) solid masonry units not less than 57 mm of solid masonry, bridging high that
or bridge the full thickness of the wall, or
b) a wood plate not less than 38 mm thick, bearing not less than 50 mm on b) a wood plate not less than 38 mm thick, bearing not less than 50 mm on
each wythe. each wythe.

9.20.8.4. Support of Beams and Columns 9.20.8.4. Support of Beams and Columns “Solid masonry” is now a defined term.

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2) Not less than 190 mm depth of solid masonry or concrete shall be provided under 2) Not less than 190 mm depth of solid masonry solid masonry or concrete shall be
the beam or column referred to in Sentence (1). provided under the beam or column referred to in Sentence (1).

9.20.8.5. Distance to Edge of Supporting Members 9.20.8.5. Distance to Edge of Projection of Masonry Veneer Beyond Supporting
(See Appendix A.) Members
(See Appendix A.)
1) Masonry veneer of hollow units resting on a bearing support shall not project more
than 1) Masonry veneer of hollow units solid masonry units resting on a bearing support
a) 30 mm beyond the supporting base where the veneer is not less than 90 mm shall not project more than
thick, and a) 30 mm beyond the supporting base where the veneer is not less than 90 mm
b) 12 mm beyond the supporting base where the veneer is less than 90 mm thick, and
thick. b) 12 mm beyond the supporting base where the veneer is less than 90 mm
2) Masonry veneer of solid units resting on bearing support shall not project more thick.
than one third of the width of the veneer. 2) Masonry veneer of solid units resting on bearing support shall not project more
3) Where the masonry veneer described in Sentence (2) is rough stone masonry, than one third of the width thickness of the veneer. (See Note A-9.20.8.5.(1).)
a) the projection shall be measured as the average projection of the units, and 32) Where the masonry veneer described in Sentence (21) is rough stone masonry,
b) the width of the veneer shall be measured as the average width of the a) the projection shall be measured as the average projection of the units, and
veneer. b) the width thickness of the veneer shall be measured as the average width
thickness of the veneer.

9.20.12.1. Corbelling 9.20.12.1. Corbelling

1) All corbelling shall consist of solid units 1) All corbelling shall consist of solid units solid masonry units.

9.20.12.2. Corbelling for Cavity Walls 9.20.12.2. Corbelling for Cavity Walls
2) Where the foundation wall referred to in Sentence (1) is unit masonry, it is 2) Where the foundation wall referred to in Sentence (1) is unit masonry, it is
permitted to be corbelled to meet flush with the inner face of a cavity wall provided permitted to be corbelled to meet flush with the inner face of a cavity wall provided
a) the projection of each course does not exceed half the height or one third a) the projection of each course does not exceed half the height or one third
the width of the corbelled unit, and the width thickness of the corbelled unit, and
… …

9.20.17.4. Openings in Loadbearing Flat Insulating Concrete Form Walls 9.20.17.4. Openings in Loadbearing Flat Insulating Concrete Form Walls
3) Lintels described in Sentence (2) shall be constructed in accordance with 3) Lintels described in Sentence (2) shall be constructed in accordance with
Tables A-17, A-18 or A-19. Tables A-17, A-18 Span Table 9.20.17.4.-A, 9.20.17.4.-B or 9.20.17.4.-C A-19.

9.21.4.8. Wall Thickness 9.21.4.8. Wall Thickness New defined term “solid masonry unit.”
1) The walls of a masonry chimney shall be built of solid units not less than 75 mm 1) The walls of a masonry chimney shall be built of solid unitssolid masonry units not
thick. less than 75 mm thick.

9.21.5.3. Support of Joists or Beams 9.21.5.3. Support of Joists or Beams New defined term “solid masonry.”

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1) Joists or beams may be supported on masonry walls which enclose chimney flues 1) Joists or beams may be supported on masonry walls which enclose chimney flues
provided the combustible members are separated from the flue by not less than 290 provided the combustible members are separated from the flue by not less than 290
mm of solid masonry. mm of solid masonrysolid masonry.

9.22.1.4. Combustion Air 9.22.1.4. Combustion Air Rewrite Sentence (1).

1) Combustion air for a fireplace shall be provided and shall be introduced by an air 1) Combustion air for a fireplace shall be provided and shall be introduced by an air
intake other than a door or window. (See Appendix A.) intake other than a door or window. (See Appendix A.) Where a supply of combustion
air is provided directly to the fire chamber of a fireplace, including a factory-built
fireplace, the installation shall comply with the “Outdoor Air Supply” requirements
provided in CAN/CSA-A405-M, “Design and Construction of Masonry Chimneys and
Fireplaces.”

9.22.3.1. Thickness of Walls 9.22.3.1. Thickness of Walls New defined term “solid masonry unit.”
2) When a steel fireplace liner is used with an air circulating chamber surrounding the 2) When a steel fireplace liner is used with an air circulating chamber surrounding the
firebox, the back and sides of the fireplace shall consist of firebox, the back and sides of the fireplace shall consist of
a) solid masonry units not less than 90 mm thick, or a) solid masonry unitssolid masonry units not less than 90 mm thick, or
b) hollow masonry units not less than 190 mm thick. b) hollow masonry units not less than 190 mm thick.

9.23.3.5. Fasteners for Sheathing or Subflooring 9.23.3.5. Fasteners for Sheathing or Subflooring Inserted new Sentences (3) and (8).
2) Fastening of roof sheathing and sheathing in required braced wall panels shall 2) Fastening of roof sheathing and sheathing in required braced wall panels shall
conform to Table 9.23.3.5.B., where conform to Table 9.23.3.5.B.9.23.3.5.-B, where
a) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure (HWP) is equal to or greater than 0.8 kPa a) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure (HWP) is equal to or greater than 0.8 kPa and
and less than 1.2 kPa, or less than 1.2 kPa, and the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is
b) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.70 and not more than 0.90, or
not more than 1.2. b) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.70 and
not more than 1.2.0.90.
Table 9.23.3.5.B.
Fasteners for Sheathing where HWP is Equal to or Greater Than 0.8 kPa and Less Table 9.23.3.5.B9.23.3.5.-B
Than 1.2 kPa or where Sa(0.2) is Greater Than 0.70 and Not More Than 1.2 Fasteners for Sheathing where HWP is Equal to or Greater Than 0.8 kPa and Less
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.5.(2) Than≤ 1-in-50 HWP < 1.2 kPa and Sa(0.2)≤ 0.90 or where 0.70< Sa(0.2) is
… GreaterThan 0.70 and Not More Than 1.2≤ 0.90
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.5.(2)
…
3) …
3) Fastening of roof sheathing and sheathing in required braced wall panels shall
conform to Table 9.23.3.5.-C, where
a) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure (HWP) is equal to or greater than 0.8 kPa
and less than 1.2 kPa and the spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is not
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b) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.90 and
not more than 1.8.

Table 9.23.3.5.-C
Fasteners for Sheathing where 0.8 kPa ≤ 1-in-50 HWP < 1.2 kPa and Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8 or
where 0.90 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.5.(3)

Element Minimum Length of Minimum Number or Maximum Spacing of

Fasteners, mm Fasteners
Common, Screw
Spiral or Ring s
Thread Nails
Plywood, OSB or waferboard up 63 51 75 mm o.c. along edges and 300 mm o.c.
to 20 mm thick(1) along intermediate supports; and for roof
Plywood, OSB or waferboard 63 57 sheathing where 1-in-50 HWP is equal to or
over 20 mm and up to 25 mm greater than 0.8 kPa and less than 1.2 kPa,
thick 50 mm o.c. within 1 m of the edges of the
roof

Notes to Table 9.23.3.5.-C:

(1) See Note A-Table 9.23.3.5.-B.

3)4) …
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

8) The edges of sheathing in a braced wall panel shall be supported and fastened to
wood blocking where
a) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 1.2, or
b) the braced wall panel supports more than a roof of lightweight construction.

9.23.4.2. Spans for Joists, Rafters and Beams 9.23.4.2. Spans for Joists, Rafters and Beams Deleted Sentence (5).
5) A structural glued-laminated timber beam shall be fabricated in a plant certified in 5) A structural glued-laminated timber beam shall be fabricated in a plant certified in
accordance with CSA O177, “Qualification Code for Manufacturers of Structural accordance with CSA O177, “Qualification Code for Manufacturers of Structural
Glued-Laminated Timber.” Glued-Laminated Timber.”

9.23.6.1. Anchorage of Building Frames 9.23.6.1. Anchorage of Building Frames Inserted new Sentence (4).
3) For buildings with 2 or more floors supported by frame walls that are in areas 3) For buildings with 2 or more floors supported by frame walls that are in areas
where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is equal to or greater than where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is equal to ornot greater
0.70 but not greater than 1.2 or the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is equal to or than 0.70 but not greater than 1.2 or the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure (HWP) is equal
greater than 0.80 kPa but not greater than 1.20 kPa, anchorage shall be provided by to or greater than 0.80 kPa but not greater than 1.20 kPa, anchorage shall be

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fastening the sill plate to the foundation with not less than two anchor bolts per provided by fastening the sill plate to the foundation with not less than two anchor
braced wall panel, where all anchor bolts used are bolts per braced wall panel, where all anchor bolts used are
a) not less than 15.9 mm in diameter, located within 0.5 m of the end of the a) not less than 15.9 mm in diameter, located within 0.5 m of the end of the
foundation, and spaced not more than 2.4 m o.c, or foundation, and spaced not more than 2.4 m o.c, or
b) not less than 12.7 mm in diameter, located within 0.5 m of the end of the b) not less than 12.7 mm in diameter, located within 0.5 m of the end of the
foundation, and spaced not more than 1.7 m o.c. foundation, and spaced not more than 1.7 m o.c.
4) … 4) For buildings supported by frame walls that are in areas where the seismic spectral
5) Where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 1.2 or the response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.70 but not greater than 1.8 and the
1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is equal to or greater than 1.2 kPa, anchorage shall be 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure (HWP) is not greater than 1.20 kPa, anchorage shall be
designed according to Part 4. provided by fastening the sill plate to the foundation with not less than two anchor
bolts per braced wall panel located within 0.5 m of the end of the foundation and
spaced in accordance with Table 9.23.6.1.

Table 9.23.6.1.
Anchor Bolt Spacing where the 1-in-50 HWP ≤ 1.20 kPa and 0.70 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.6.1.(4)

Maximum Spacing of Anchor Bolts Along Braced Wall Band, m

Anchor Bolt
Light Construction Heavy Construction(1)
Diameter, Sa(0.2)
Number of Floors Supported(2)
mm
1 2 3 1 2
0.70 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.80 2.4 2.3 1.8 2.4 2.0
0.80 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.90 2.4 2.3 1.8 2.4 2.0
0.90 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.0 2.4 2.2 1.5 2.4 1.8
1.0 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.1 2.4 2.1 1.4 2.4 1.6
12.7
1.1 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.2 2.4 2.0 1.3 2.4 1.5
1.2 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.3 2.4 1.9 1.3 2.4 1.5
1.3 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.35 2.4 1.8 1.2 2.3 1.4
1.35 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8 2.4 1.8 1.1 2.3 1.4
0.70 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.80 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.4
0.80 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.90 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.4
0.90 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.0 2.4 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.3
1.0 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.1 2.4 2.4 1.9 2.4 2.3
15.9
1.1 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.2 2.4 2.4 1.9 2.4 2.2
1.2 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.3 2.4 2.4 1.8 2.4 2.1
1.3 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.35 2.4 2.3 1.7 2.4 2.0
1.35 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8 2.4 2.2 1.6 2.4 1.9

Notes to Table 9.23.6.1.:

(1) See Note A-9.23.13.2.(1)(a)(i).
(2) All constructions include support of a roof load in addition to the indicated
number of floors.

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4)5) …
5)6) Where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 1.21.8
or the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is equal to or greater than 1.2 kPa, anchorage
shall be designed according to Part 4.

9.23.6.3. Anchorage of Smaller Buildings 9.23.6.3. Anchorage of Smaller Buildings

1) Buildings not more than 4.9 m wide and not more than 1 storey in building height 1) Buildings not more than 4.94.3 m wide and not more than 1 storey in building
that are not anchored in accordance with Sentence 9.23.6.1.(1) shall be anchored in height that are not anchored in accordance with Sentence 9.23.6.1.(1) shall be
conformance with the requirements of CSA Z240.10.1, “Site Preparation, Foundation, anchored in conformance with the requirements of CSA Z240.10.1, “Site Preparation,
and Anchorage of Manufactured Homes.” Foundation, and Anchorage of Manufactured HomesInstallation of Buildings.”

9.23.11.4. Joints in Top Plates 9.23.11.4. Joints in Top Plates Inserted new Sentence (5).
N/A 5) Where the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.70 but
not more than 1.8, doubled top plates in braced wall bands shall be fastened on each
side of a splice with 76 mm long common steel wire nails or spiral nails in accordance
with Table 9.23.11.4.

Table 9.23.11.4.
Fasteners in Doubled Top Plate Splice Connections in Braced Wall Bands where 0.70
< Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.11.4.(5)

Minimum Number of Nails on Each Side of Doubled Top

Plate Splice
Sa(0.2)
Light Construction Heavy Construction(1)
0 1 2 0 1
0.70 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.80 2 5 8 3 8
0.80 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.90 2 5 8 4 8
0.90 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.0 3 3 10 4 10
1.0 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.1 3 7 11 5 11
1.1 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.2 3 7 11 5 12
1.2 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.3 3 8 12 5 12
1.3 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.35 4 8 12 5 13
1.35 < Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.8 4 8 13 5 13

Notes to Table 9.23.11.4.:

(1) See Note A-9.23.13.2.(1)(a)(i).
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(2) All constructions include support of a roof load in addition to the number of floors
indicated.

9.23.13.2. Requirements for High Wind and Seismic Forces 9.23.13.2. Requirements for High Wind and Seismic Forces
1) Except as provided in Article 9.23.13.1., this Article applies in locations where 1) Except as provided in Article 9.23.13.1., this Article applies in locations where
a) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is a) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.70 but
i) not more than 1.10 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports not not more than 1.8 and
more than 1 floor in buildings of heavy construction which are defined i) not more than 1.10 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports not
as having tile roofs or concrete topping on floors, or more than 1 floor in buildings of heavy construction which are defined
ii) not more than 1.20 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports not as having tile roofs or concrete topping on floors(see Note A-
more than 2 floors in other types of construction, and 9.23.13.2.(1)(a)(i)), or
b) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is less than 1.20 kPa. ii) not more than 1.20 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports not
more than 2 floors in other types of construction, and
b) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is less than 1.20 kPa.

9.23.13.3. Requirements for Extreme Wind and Seismic Forces 9.23.13.3. Requirements for Extreme Wind and Seismic Forces
1) Except as provided in Articles 9.23.13.1. and 9.23.13.2., this Article applies in 1) Except as provided in Articles 9.23.13.1. and 9.23.13.2., this Article applies in
locations where locations where
a) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is a) the seismic spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is
i) greater than 1.10 for buildings with tile roofs or concrete topping on i) greater than 1.10 for buildings with tile roofs or concrete topping on
floors, floors1.8,
ii) greater than 1.20 for other types of construction, ii) greater than 1.20 for other types of construction,
iii) greater than 0.70 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports more iii)ii) greater than 0.70 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports more
than 2 floors in buildings of light construction, or than 2 floors in buildings of light construction, or
iv) greater than 0.70 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports more iv)iii) greater than 0.70 and the lowest exterior frame wall supports more
than 1 floor in buildings of heavy construction, or than 1 floor in buildings of heavy construction, or
b) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is equal to or greater than 1.20 kPa. b) the 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure is equal to or greater than 1.20 kPa.

9.23.13.5. Braced Wall Panels in Braced Wall Bands 9.23.13.5. Braced Wall Panels in Braced Wall Bands

Table 9.23.13.5. Table 9.23.13.5.

Spacing and Dimensions of Braced Wall Bands and Braced Wall Panels Spacing and Dimensions of Braced Wall Bands and Braced Wall Panels
Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.13.4.(1) and 9.23.13.5.(1) Forming Part of Sentences 9.23.13.4.(1) and 9.23.13.5.(1)

Spacing and Dimensions of Braced Wall Bands and Braced Spacing and Dimensions of Braced Wall Bands and Braced
Wall Panels(1)(2)(3) Wall Panels(1)(2)(3)
Description Seismic and Wind Loads Description Seismic and Wind Loads
0.70 < Sa(0.2) < 1.0 1.0 ≤ Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.2 or 0.70 < Sa(0.2) < 1.0 1.0 ≤ Sa(0.2) ≤ 1.21.8 or
0.80 ≤ HWP < 1.2 kPa 0.80 ≤ HWP < 1.2 kPa

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9.23.13.6. Materials in Braced Wall Panels 9.23.13.6. Materials in Braced Wall Panels

Table 9.23.13.6. Table 9.23.13.6.

Minimum Thicknesses of Cladding, Sheathing or Interior Finish for Braced Wall Minimum Thicknesses of Cladding, Sheathing or Interior Finish for Braced Wall
Panels Panels
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.13.6.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.13.6.(1)

Panel-Type Cladding, Minimum Thickness Panel-Type Cladding, Minimum Thickness

Sheathing or Interior Finish With supports 400 mm With supports 600 mm Sheathing or Interior Finish Where Sa(0.2) ≤ 0.90 Where Sa(0.2) > 0.90
o.c. o.c. With With With With
supports 400 supports 600 supports 400 supports 600
Gypsum board interior 12.7 mm 15.9 mm
mm o.c. mm o.c. mm o.c. mm o.c.
finish(1)
Gypsum board interior 12.7 mm 15.9 mm 12.7 mm 15.9 mm
Sheathing complying with W16 W24 finish(1)
CSA O325 Sheathing complying with W16 W24 W16 W24
OSB O-1 and O-2 grades and 9.5 mm 12.5 mm CSA O325
waferboard R-1 grade OSB O-1 and O-2 grades and 9.511 mm 12.5 mm 11 mm 12.5 mm
Plywood 9.5 mm 12.5 mm waferboard R-1 grade
Diagonal lumber 17 mm 17 mm Waferboard R-1 grade 9.5 mm 12.5 mm n/a n/a
Plywood 9.511 mm 12.5 mm 11 mm 12.5 mm
Notes to Table 9.23.13.6.: Diagonal lumber 17 mm 17 mm n/a n/a
(1) See Sentences (5) and (6).
Notes to Table 9.23.13.6.:
(1) See Sentences (5) and (6).

9.23.13.7. Additional System Considerations 9.23.13.7. Additional System Considerations

3) Where the exterior wall of the uppermost storey is set back from the exterior wall 3) Where the exterior wall of the uppermost storey is set back from the exterior wall
of the storey below, the exterior walls perpendicular to the setback wall shall of the storey below, the exterior walls perpendicular to the setback wall shall
a) have their top plate connected with nails that are spaced at no greater than a) have their top plate connected with nails that are spaced at no greater than
half the spacing required in Table 9.23.3.4., and half the spacing required in Table 9.23.3.4., and
b) be fastened with twice the number of nails specified in Sentences b) behave their top plate splices fastened with twice the number of nails
9.23.11.3.(4) and 9.23.11.4.(4). specified in Sentences 9.23.11.3.(4)and 9.23.11.4.(4) and (5).

9.23.15.2. Material Standards 9.23.15.2. Material Standards Deleted Sentence (5).

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5) Wood-based panels for subfloors conforming to Clause (1)(e) shall be produced at 5) Wood-based panels for subfloors conforming to Clause (1)(e) shall be produced at
mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA O325.2-M, “Quality mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA O325.2-M, “Quality
Assurance for Construction Sheathing.” Assurance for Construction Sheathing.”

9.23.16.2. Material Standards 9.23.16.2. Material Standards Deleted Sentence (2).

2) Wood-based panels used for roof sheathing conforming to Clause (1)(e) shall be 2) Wood-based panels used for roof sheathing conforming to Clause (1)(e) shall be
produced at mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA O325.2- produced at mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA O325.2-
M, “Quality Assurance for Construction Sheathing.” M, “Quality Assurance for Construction Sheathing.”

9.23.17.2. Thickness, Rating and Material Standards 9.23.17.2. Thickness, Rating and Material Standards Deleted Sentence (2).
2) Wood-based panels used for wall sheathing conforming to Table 9.23.17.2.B. shall 2) Wood-based panels used for wall sheathing conforming to Table 9.23.17.2.B. shall
be produced at mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA be produced at mills operating a quality assurance program conforming to CSA
O325.2-M, “Quality Assurance for Construction Sheathing.” O325.2-M, “Quality Assurance for Construction Sheathing.”

Table 9.23.17.2.A. Table 9.23.17.2.A.9.23.17.2.-A

Wall Sheathing Thickness and Specifications Wall Sheathing Thickness and Specifications
Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.17.2.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.17.2.(1)

Minimum Thickness, mm(1) Minimum Thickness, mm(1)

Type of Sheathing With Supports With Supports Material Standards Type of Sheathing With Supports With Supports Material Standards
400 mm o.c. 600 mm o.c. 400 mm o.c. 600 mm o.c.
… … … … … … … …
CAN/CSA-A82.27-M CAN/CSA-A82.27-M
Gypsum sheathing 9.5 12.7 ASTM C 1177/C 1177M ASTM C 1177/C 1177M
Gypsum sheathing 9.5 12.7
ASTM C 1396/C 1396M ASTM C 1396/C
… … … … 1396M(2)
… … … …
Notes to Table 9.23.17.2.A.:
(1) See also Sentences 9.27.5.1.(2) to (4). Notes to Table 9.23.17.2.A.9.23.17.2.-A:
(1) See also Sentences 9.27.5.1.(2) to (4).
(2) The flame-spread rating of gypsum board shall be determined in accordance with
CAN/ULC-S102, “Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and
Assemblies.”

9.25.2.1. Thermal Insulation Requirements 9.25.2.1. Thermal Insulation Requirements Deleted existing Sentences (2) and (3) and
1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2) and required by Sentence (3), thermal 1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2) and required by Sentence (3), thermal replaced with new Sentences (2) and (3).
insulation conforming with Table 9.25.2.1. shall be included in exterior assemblies of insulation conforming with Table 9.25.2.1. shall be included in exterior assemblies of
a heated building of residential occupancy and of a heated garage serving a building a heated building of residential occupancy and of a provided for attached garages and
of residential occupancy. heated detached garages serving a building of residential occupancy.

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Table 9.25.2.1. Table 9.25.2.1.

Thermal Insulation Requirements Thermal Insulation Requirements
Forming Part of Sentence 9.25.2.1.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.25.2.1.(1)

Location of Assembly in which Insulation is Placed Minimum Thermal Location of Minimum

Resistance, RSI Assembly in wWhich Location of Assembly Thermal
Building exterior 2.1 Insulation is Placed Resistance, RSI
Wall assembly (except
Between building and attached garage 2.1 Building exteriorSeparating attached garage from exterior
basements) 2.1
Exterior of heated garage 2.1 or unconditioned space
Wall assembly
Basement and crawl space Perimeter walls – top to 600 mm below grade 1.4 Between building and attached garageSeparating heated
(except basements) 2.1
Perimeter 2.1 detached garage from exterior or unconditioned space
Floor assembly Exterior of heated garage 2.1
Exposed cantilevers 3.5
Building – general 6.0 Basement and crawl
Roof-ceiling assembly Perimeter walls – top to 600 mm below grade 1.4
Heated garage 6.0 space
Perimeter 2.1
Floor assembly
Exposed cantilevers 3.5
2) Except as required by Sentence (3), where alternative measures, including solar Building – generalSeparating attached garage from
heating, are provided to meet the intent of the thermal insulation requirements of 6.0
Roof-ceiling exterior or unconditioned space
Sentence (1), the building need not conform to Sentence (1). assembly Separating Hheated detached garage from exterior or
6.0
3) Sentences (1) and (2) shall not apply once Section 9.36. comes into force on 01 unconditioned space
May 2016.
2) Except as required by Sentence (3), where alternative measures, including solar
heating, are provided to meet the intent of the thermal insulation requirements of
Sentence (1), the building need not conform to Sentence (1). Concrete walls in
unheated attached garages need not comply with Sentence (1).
3) Sentences (1) and (2) shall not apply once Section 9.36. comes into force on 01
May 2016. Where batt/loose-fill insulation is used in a wall assembly, not less than
full-cavity insulation shall be provided.

9.25.2.2. Insulation Materials 9.25.2.2. Insulation Materials

1) Except as required in Sentence (2), thermal insulation shall conform to the 1) Except as required in Sentence (2), thermal insulation shall conform to the
requirements of requirements of
a) CAN/CGSB-51.25-M, “Thermal Insulation, Phenolic, Faced,” a) ASTM C 726, “Mineral Wool Roof Insulation Board,”
… a)b) CAN/CGSB-51.25-M, “Thermal Insulation, Phenolic, Faced,”
…
***EXISTING CLAUSES RENUMBERED***

9.25.2.3. Installation of Thermal Insulation 9.25.2.3. Installation of Thermal Insulation Removed asbestos.
6) Where insulation is exposed to the weather and subject to mechanical damage, it 6) Where insulation is exposed to the weather and subject to mechanical damage, it
shall be protected with not less than shall be protected with not less than
a) 6 mm asbestos-cement board, a) 6 mm asbestos-cement board,

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b) 6 mm preservative-treated plywood, or b) 6 mm preservative-treated plywood, or
c) 12 mm cement parging on wire lath applied to the exposed face and edge. c) 12 mm cement parging on wire lath applied to the exposed face and edge.

9.25.2.4. Installation of Loose-Fill Insulation 9.25.2.4. Installation of Loose-Fill Insulation

2) Except where there is no attic space above the insulation, where loose-fill 2) Except where there is no attic space above the insulation, wWhere loose-fill
insulation is installed in an unconfined sloped space, such as an attic space over a insulation is installed in an unconfined sloped space, such as an attic space over a
sloped ceiling, the supporting slope shall not be more than sloped ceiling, the supporting slope shall not be more than
a) 4.5 in 12 for mineral fibre or cellulose fibre insulation, and a) 4.5 in 12 for mineral fibre or cellulose fibre insulation, and
b) 2.5 in 12 for other types of insulation. b) 2.5 in 12 for other types of insulation.

9.25.3.1. Required Barrier to Air Leakage 9.25.3.1. Required Barrier to Air Leakage Deleted Sentence (2).
2) Where the air barrier protection consists of a material with a water vapour 2) Where the air barrier protection consists of a material with a water vapour
permeance less than the maximum permitted for Type 2 vapour barriers in Sentence permeance less than the maximum permitted for Type 2 vapour barriers in Sentence
9.25.4.2.(3), it shall be installed in a location where the temperature will not be 9.25.4.2.(3), it shall be installed in a location where the temperature will not be below
below the dew point of the interior air when the exterior temperature is 10°C above the dew point of the interior air when the exterior temperature is 10°C above the 1%
the 1% January design temperature. January design temperature.

9.25.4.2. Vapour Barrier Materials 9.25.4.2. Vapour Barrier Materials “Foamed plastic” is no longer a defined term.
6) Where foamed plastic insulation functions as the vapour barrier, it shall be 6) Where foamed plasticfoamed plastic insulation functions as the vapour barrier, it
sufficiently thick so as to meet the requirement of Sentence (1). shall be sufficiently thick so as to meet the requirement of Sentence (1).

9.25.5.1. General 9.25.5.1. General

N/A 4) Where a material has a water vapour permeance not less than
30 ng/(Pa·s·m2) and a thermal resistance not less than 0.7 (m2·K)/W and the heating
degree-days of the building location are less than 6000, the assembly need not
comply with Sentence (1).

N/A 9.26.1.1. Definitions Inserted new Article 9.26.1.1.

1) For the purpose of this Section, the term “roof” shall mean sloped or near-
horizontal assemblies that protect the spaces beneath them, including platforms that
effectively serve as roofs with respect to the accumulation or drainage of
precipitation. (See Note A-9.26.1.1.(1).)
2) For the purpose of this Section, the term “roofing” shall mean the primary covering
for roofs.

9.26.1.1. Purpose of Roofing 9.26.1.1.9.26.1.2. Purpose of RoofingRequired Protection Renumbered Article.

1) Roofs shall be protected with roofing, including flashing, installed to shed rain 1) Roofs shall be protected with roofing, including flashing, installed so as to shed rain
effectively and prevent water due to ice damming from entering the roof. effectively and prevent water due to ice damming from entering the roof.
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2) For the purpose of Sentence (1), roofs shall include platforms that effectively serve b) prevent the ingress of water and moisture into building assemblies and
as roofs with respect to the accumulation or drainage of precipitation. (See Appendix occupied space, and
A.) c) minimize the ingress of water due to ice damming into building assemblies.
2) For the purpose of Sentence (1), roofs shall include platforms that effectively serve
as roofs with respect to the accumulation or drainage of precipitation. (See Appendix
A.)Compliance with Sentence (1) shall be demonstrated by conforming to
a) the remainder of this Section, or
b) Part 5.

9.26.1.2. Alternate Installation Methods 9.26.1.2.9.26.1.3. Alternative Installation Methods Renumbered Article.

9.26.2.1. Material Standards 9.26.2.1. Material Standards

1) Roofing materials shall conform to 1) Roofing materials shall conform to
a) CAN/CGSB-37.4-M, “Fibrated, Cutback Asphalt, Lap Cement for Asphalt a) CAN/CGSB-37.4-M, “Fibrated, Cutback Asphalt, Lap Cement for Asphalt
Roofing,” Roofing,”
b) CAN/CGSB-37.5-M, “Cutback Asphalt Plastic, Cement,” b) CAN/CGSB-37.5-M, “Cutback Asphalt Plastic, Cement,”
c) CAN/CGSB-37.8-M, “Asphalt, Cutback, Filled, for Roof Coating,” c) CAN/CGSB-37.8-M, “Asphalt, Cutback, Filled, for Roof Coating,”
d) CGSB 37-GP-9Ma, “Primer, Asphalt, Unfilled, for Asphalt Roofing, d) CGSB 37-GP-9Ma, “Primer, Asphalt, Unfilled, for Asphalt Roofing,
Dampproofing and Waterproofing,” Dampproofing and Waterproofing,”
e) CGSB 37-GP-21M, “Tar, Cutback, Fibrated, for Roof Coating,” e) CGSB 37-GP-21M, “Tar, Cutback, Fibrated, for Roof Coating,”
f) CAN/CGSB-37.50-M, “Hot-Applied, Rubberized Asphalt for Roofing and f) CAN/CGSB-37.50-M, “Hot-Applied, Rubberized Asphalt for Roofing and
Waterproofing,” Waterproofing,”
g) CGSB 37-GP-52M, “Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, Sheet Applied, g) CGSB 37-GP-52M, “Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, Sheet Applied,
Elastomeric,” Elastomeric,”
h) CAN/CGSB-37.54, “Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing h) CAN/CGSB-37.54, “Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing
Membrane,” Membrane,”
i) CGSB 37-GP-56M, “Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and i) CGSB 37-GP-56M, “Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and
Reinforced for Roofing,” Reinforced for Roofing,”
j) CGSB 41-GP-6M, “Sheets, Thermosetting Polyester Plastics, Glass Fiber j) CGSB 41-GP-6M, “Sheets, Thermosetting Polyester Plastics, Glass Fiber
Reinforced,” Reinforced,”
k) CAN/CGSB-51.32-M, “Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type,” k) CAN/CGSB-51.32-M, “Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type,”
l) CSA A123.1/A123.5, “Asphalt Shingles Made From Organic Felt and Surfaced l) CSA A123.1/A123.5, “Asphalt Shingles Made From Organic Felt and Surfaced
with Mineral Granules/Asphalt Shingles Made From Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules/Asphalt Shingles Made From Glass Felt and Surfaced
with Mineral Granules,” with Mineral Granules,”
m) CAN/CSA-A123.2, “Asphalt-Coated Roofing Sheets,” m) CAN/CSA-A123.2, “Asphalt-Coated Roofing Sheets,”
n) CSA A123.3, “Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt,” n) CSA A123.3, “Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt,”
o) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and o) CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and
Waterproofing Systems,” Waterproofing Systems,”
p) CSA A123.17, “Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing,” p) CSA A123.17, “Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing,”

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q) CAN/CSA-A220 Series, “Concrete Roof Tiles,” q) CAN/CSA-A220 Series, “Concrete Roof Tiles,”
r) CSA O118.1, “Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles,” r) CSA O118.1, “Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles,”
s) CSA O118.2, “Eastern White Cedar Shingles,” or s) CSA O118.2, “Eastern White Cedar Shingles,” or
t) CSA O118.3, “Northern Pine Tapersawn Shakes.” t) CSA O118.3, “Northern Pine Tapersawn Shakes.”
1) Where materials used for the preparation of the substrate for roofing are covered
in the scope of a standard listed in Table 9.26.2.1.-A, they shall conform to that
standard.

Table 9.26.2.1.-A
Materials for Preparation of the Substrate for Roofing
Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.2.1.(1)

Type of Material Standards

Sheathing membranes CAN/CGSB-51.32-M, “Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type”
CGSB 37-GP-9Ma, “Primer, Asphalt, Unfilled, for Asphalt
Primers
Roofing, Dampproofing and Waterproofing”

2) Where roofing materials are covered in the scope of a standard listed in Table
9.26.2.1.-B, they shall conform to that standard.

Table 9.26.2.1.-B
Roofing Materials
Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.2.1.(2)

Types of Roof Standards

Covering
ASTM D 3019, “Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non-
Fibered, Asbestos-Fibered, and Non-Asbestos-Fibered”(1)
ASTM D 4479/D 4479M, “Asphalt Roof Coatings – Asbestos-Free”
CGSB 37-GP-56M, “Membrane, Modified, Bituminous,
Prefabricated, and Reinforced for Roofing”
CAN/CGSB-37.50-M, “Hot-Applied, Rubberized Asphalt for
Built-up
Roofing and Waterproofing”
roofing (BUR)
CAN/CSA-A123.2, “Asphalt-Coated Roofing Sheets”
CSA A123.3, “Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt”
CAN/CSA-A123.4, “Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof
Coverings and Waterproofing Systems”
CSA A123.17, “Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and
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CAN/CGSB-37.54, “Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing
Membrane”
CAN/CGSB-37.58-M, “Membrane, Elastomeric, Cold-Applied
Liquid, for Non-Exposed Use in Roofing and
Waterproofing”
Single-ply
ASTM D 4637/D 4637M, “EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply Roof
membranes
Membrane”
ASTM D 4811/D 4811M, “Nonvulcanized (Uncured) Rubber Sheet
Used as Roof Flashing”
ASTM D 6878/D 6878M, “Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet
Roofing”
CSA A123.1/A123.5, “Asphalt Shingles Made From Organic Felt
and Surfaced with Mineral Granules/Asphalt Shingles Made From
Shingles, Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules”
shakes, tiles, CAN/CSA-A220 Series, “Concrete Roof Tiles”
panels CSA O118.1, “Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles”
CSA O118.2, “Eastern White Cedar Shingles”
CSA O118.3, “Northern Pine Tapersawn Shakes”
CSA A123.22, “Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet
Eave
Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam
protection
Protection”
ASTM D 4811/D 4811M, “Nonvulcanized (Uncured) Rubber Sheet
Flashing
Used as Roof Flashing”

Notes to Table 9.26.2.1.-B:

(1) For the purpose of this Subsection, ASTM D 3019 shall only apply to the non-
fibered and non-asbestos-fibered types (I and III) of asphalt roll roofing.

N/A 9.26.2.2. Installation of Materials Inserted new Article 9.26.2.2.

1) Materials listed in Tables 9.26.2.1.-A and 9.26.2.1.-B shall be installed in
conformance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. (See Sentence 1.5.1.2.(1)
of Division A.)

9.26.2.2. Nails 9.26.2.2.9.26.2.3. Nails Renumbered Article.

9.26.2.3. Staples 9.26.2.3.9.26.2.4. Staples Renumbered Article.

9.26.3.1. Slope 9.26.3.1. Slope Removed asbestos.

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Table 9.26.3.1. Table 9.26.3.1.
Roofing Types and Slope Limits Roofing Types and Slope Limits
Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.3.1.(1) Forming Part of Sentence 9.26.3.1.(1)

Type of Roofing Minimum Slope Maximum Slope Type of Roofing Minimum Slope Maximum Slope
Asbestos-Cement Corrugated Sheets 1 in 4 no limit Asbestos-Cement Corrugated Sheets 1 in 4 no limit
… … … … … …

9.26.4.9. Roof Penetrations 9.26.4.9. Roof Penetrations Deleted Sentence (4).

4) Flashing for a pipe or duct penetrating a roof shall be 4) Flashing for a pipe or duct penetrating a roof shall be
a) lead sheet with a mass of not less than 25 kg/m2, a) lead sheet with a mass of not less than 25 kg/m2,
b) copper sheet with a mass of not less than 3 kg/m2, b) copper sheet with a mass of not less than 3 kg/m2,
c) aluminum sheet with a mass of not less than 1.5 kg/m2, c) aluminum sheet with a mass of not less than 1.5 kg/m2,
d) alloyed zinc sheet with a mass of not less than 2.5 kg/m2, or d) alloyed zinc sheet with a mass of not less than 2.5 kg/m2, or
e) other flashing acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. e) other flashing acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
5) … 54) …

9.27.1.1. General 9.27.1.1. General Inserted new Sentence (5).

N/A 5) Where an exterior insulation finish system is installed as cladding on wood-frame,
masonry, cold-formed steel stud or cast-in-place concrete walls exposed to
precipitation, the cladding assembly shall comply with
a) Subsections 9.25.5., 9.27.2. to 9.27.4., and 9.27.13., or
b) Part 5.
(See Note A-9.27.1.1.(5).)
56) …

9.27.2.2. Minimum Protection from Precipitation Ingress 9.27.2.2. Minimum Protection from Precipitation Ingress
(See Appendix A.) (See Appendix A.)
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a cladding assembly is deemed to have a 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a cladding assembly is deemed to have a
capillary break between the cladding and the backing assembly, where capillary break between the cladding and the backing assembly, where
a) there is a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the a) there is a drained and vented air space not less than 10 mm deep behind the
cladding, over the full height and width of the wall (see also Article cladding, over the full height and width of the wall (see also Article
9.27.5.3.), 9.27.5.3.),
b) an open drainage material, not less than 10 mm thick and with a cross- b) an open drainage material, not less than 10 mm thick and with a cross-
sectional area that is not less than 80% open, is installed between the sectional area that is not less than 80% open, is installed between the
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c) the cladding is loosely fastened to the backing and behind each cladding c) the cladding is loosely fastened to the backing and behind each cladding
component there is a clear air space that is component there is a clear air space that is
i) continuous for the full width of the component, i) continuous for the full width of the component,
ii) not less than 10 mm deep at the bottom of the component, and ii) not less than 10 mm deep at the bottom of the component, and
iii) not less than 6 mm deep over not less than 90 mm for every 230 mm of iii) not less than 6 mm deep over not less than 90 mm for every 230 mm of
exposed height of the component, or exposed height of the component, or
d) the wall is a masonry cavity wall or the cladding is masonry veneer d) the wall is a masonry cavity wall or the cladding is masonry veneer
constructed according to Section 9.20. constructed according to Section 9.20., or
e) the cladding conforms to Subsection 9.27.13.

9.27.3.1. Elements of the Second Plane of Protection 9.27.3.1. Elements of the Second Plane of Protection
2) The inner boundary of the drainage plane shall comply with Articles 9.27.3.2. to 2) Except for cladding systems conforming to Subsection 9.27.13., Tthe inner
9.27.3.6. boundary of the drainage plane shall comply with Articles 9.27.3.2. to 9.27.3.6.

9.27.5.1. Attachment 9.27.5.1. Attachment Removed asbestos.

5) Where asbestos-cement shingles are applied to sheathing that is not suitable for 5) Where asbestos-cement shingles are applied to sheathing that is not suitable for
attaching the shingles, the shingles are permitted to be fastened to a wood lath not attaching the shingles, the shingles are permitted to be fastened to a wood lath not
less than 89 mm by 9.5 mm thick securely nailed to the framing. less than 89 mm by 9.5 mm thick securely nailed to the framing.
6) Lath referred to in Sentence (5) shall be applied so that it overlaps the preceding 6) Lath referred to in Sentence (5) shall be applied so that it overlaps the preceding
shingle course by not less than 20 mm. shingle course by not less than 20 mm.

9.27.8.1. Material Standards 9.27.8.1. Material Standards

1) Plywood cladding shall be exterior type conforming to 1) Plywood cladding shall be exterior type conforming to
a) CSA O115-M, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood,” a) CSA O115-M,ANSI/HPVA HP-1, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood,”
b) CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood,” b) CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood,”
c) CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood,” or c) CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood,” or
d) CSA O153-M, “Poplar Plywood.” d) CSA O153-M, “Poplar Plywood.”

N/A 9.27.13. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Inserted new Subsection 9.27.13.

9.27.13.1. Application
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Subsection applies to exterior insulation
finish systems (EIFS) that
a) are covered in the scope of CAN/ULC-S716.1, “Exterior Insulation and Finish
Systems (EIFS) - Materials and Systems,” and
b) have a geometrically defined drainage cavity with a minimum cavity depth of
10 mm and an open area equal to not less than 13% of the area of a full-size
EIFS panel.
(See Note A-9.27.13.1.(1).)

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2) EIFS that are not covered by Sentence (1) shall comply with Part 5.

9.27.13.2. Materials
1) The materials used in EIFS shall conform to CAN/ULC-S716.1, “Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS) - Materials and Systems.”
2) The substrate on which the EIFS is installed shall
a) be compatible with that particular system (see Note A-9.27.13.2.(2)(a)), and
b) comply with the structural requirements for sheathing materials stated in
Section 9.23.

9.27.13.3. Design and Installation

1) The design and installation of EIFS on the substrate described in Sentence
9.27.13.2.(2) shall comply with
a) CAN/ULC-S716.2, “Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) - Installation
of EIFS Components and Water Resistive Barrier,” and
b) CAN/ULC-S716.3, “Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) – Design
Application.”

9.28.6. Stucco Application 9.28.6. Stucco Application

(See also Alternative Method in Article 9.28.6.6.) (See also Alternative Method in Article 9.28.6.6.)

9.28.6.6. Alternative Method 9.28.6.6. Alternative Method Deleted Article 9.28.6.6.

1) Stucco shall be applied in at least 2 coats to provide a total thickness of not less 1) Stucco shall be applied in at least 2 coats to provide a total thickness of not less
than 19 mm measured from the face of the sheathing paper to the face of the second than 19 mm measured from the face of the sheathing paper to the face of the second
coat where lath is used. coat where lath is used.
2) The second coat shall be continuous across the entire surface of the first coat and 2) The second coat shall be continuous across the entire surface of the first coat and
have no gaps or voids. have no gaps or voids.
3) When the finish coat is other than stone dash, the base shall be dampened but not 3) When the finish coat is other than stone dash, the base shall be dampened but not
saturated with water before the finish coat is applied. saturated with water before the finish coat is applied.
4) When a stone dash finish is used, the stone shall be partially embedded in the 4) When a stone dash finish is used, the stone shall be partially embedded in the
second coat before the second coat starts to set or stiffen. second coat before the second coat starts to set or stiffen.
5) Accessories used with stucco shall be in grounds of 19 mm when the total 5) Accessories used with stucco shall be in grounds of 19 mm when the total
thickness of the stucco is required to be at least 19 mm. thickness of the stucco is required to be at least 19 mm.
6) The base coat and the finish coat shall be maintained at a temperature of not less 6) The base coat and the finish coat shall be maintained at a temperature of not less
than 5°C during the application and for not less than 48 h afterwards. than 5°C during the application and for not less than 48 h afterwards.

9.29.5.2. Materials 9.29.5.2. Materials

1) Gypsum products shall conform to 1) Gypsum products shall conform to
a) CAN/CSA-A82.27-M, “Gypsum Board,” a) CAN/CSA-A82.27-M, “Gypsum Board,”

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b) ASTM C 1178/C 1178M, “Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing b)a) ASTM C 1178/C 1178M, “Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing
Panel,” or Panel,” or
c) ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, “Gypsum Board.” c)b) ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, “Gypsum Board,” except that the flame-spread
rating of gypsum board shall be determined in accordance with CAN/ULC-
S102, “Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and
Assemblies.”

9.30.2.2. Materials and Thickness 9.30.2.2. Materials and Thickness

1) Panel-type underlay shall be not less than 6 mm thick and shall conform to 1) Panel-type underlay shall be not less than 6 mm thick and shall conform to
a) ANSI A208.1, “Particleboard,” a) ANSI A208.1, “Particleboard,”
b) CAN/CGSB-11.3-M, “Hardboard,” b) CAN/CGSB-11.3-M, “Hardboard,”
c) CSA O115-M, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood,” c) CSA O115-MANSI/HPVA HP-1, “Hardwood and Decorative Plywood,”
d) CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood,” d) CSA O121, “Douglas Fir Plywood,”
e) CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood,” e) CSA O151, “Canadian Softwood Plywood,”
f) CSA O153-M, “Poplar Plywood,” or f) CSA O153-M, “Poplar Plywood,” or
g) CSA O437.0, “OSB and Waferboard.” g) CSA O437.0, “OSB and Waferboard.”

9.30.5.1. Materials 9.30.5.1. Materials Removed asbestos.

1) Resilient flooring used on concrete slabs supported on ground shall consist of 1) Resilient flooring used on concrete slabs supported on ground shall consist of
asphalt, rubber, vinyl-asbestos, unbacked vinyl or vinyl with an inorganic type asphalt, rubber, vinyl-asbestos, unbacked vinyl or vinyl with an inorganic type
backing. backing.

9.31.2.4. Safety Glass 9.31.2.4. Safety Glass

1) Glass used in shower and bathtub enclosures shall be laminated or tempered 1) Glass used in shower and bathtub enclosures shall be laminated
safety glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass.” or tempered safety glass conforming to CAN/CGSB-12.1-M, “Tempered
or Laminated Safety Glass.”comply with Sentence 9.6.1.4.(6).

N/A 9.32.1.3. Venting of Laundry-Drying Equipment Inserted new Article 9.32.1.3. based on Sentence
1) Exhaust ducts or vents connected to laundry-drying equipment shall discharge 9.32.3.11.(13) of the ABC 2014.
directly to the outdoors.
2) Exhaust ducts connected to laundry-drying equipment shall
a) be independent of other exhaust ducts,
b) be accessible for cleaning,
c) be constructed of a smooth, corrosion-resistant material,
d) not include screens, and
e) not be secured with fasteners protruding into the duct.
(See Note A-9.32.1.3.(2).)
3) Where collective venting of multiple installations of laundry-drying equipment is
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a) be connected to a common exhaust duct that is vented by one central
exhaust fan and incorporates one central lint trap,
b) include an interlock to activate the central exhaust fan when laundry-drying
equipment is in use, and
c) where required by Article 9.32.3.8., be provided with make-up air.

9.32.1.3. Roughed-in Plumbing 9.32.1.3.9.32.1.4. Roughed-in Plumbing Renumbered Article.

9.32.3.5. Ventilation Systems Not Used in Conjunction with Forced Air Heating 9.32.3.5. Ventilation Systems Not Used in Conjunction with Forced Air Heating
Systems Systems

10) Except as provided in Sentence (11), outdoor air shall be distributed by a system 10) Except as provided in Sentence (11), outdoor air shall be distributed by a system
of trunk and branch supply ducts, from the outdoor air supply fan required by of trunk and branch supply ducts, from the outdoor air supply fan required by
Sentence (2) to Sentence (2) to
a) each bedroom, a) each bedroom,
b) any storey, including basements and heated crawl spaces, without a b) any storey, including basements and heated crawl spaces, without a
bedroom, and bedroom, and
c) the principal living area. c) if there is no storey without a bedroom, to the principal living area.

9.32.3.11. Ducts 9.32.3.11. Ducts Moved to Article 9.32.1.3.

13) Clothes dryer vents 13) Clothes dryer vents
a) in a residential occupancy shall be ducted to the outside, a) in a residential occupancy shall be ducted to the outside,
b) are not permitted to have a screen, b) are not permitted to have a screen,
c) except in single family dwelling units and houses with secondary suites, shall c) except in single family dwelling units and houses with secondary suites, shall
be installed with suitable access doors for cleaning purposes, be installed with suitable access doors for cleaning purposes,
d) shall not be secured with screws protruding into the vent, d) shall not be secured with screws protruding into the vent,
e) shall not be connected to any other exhaust system, gas vent or chimney, e) shall not be connected to any other exhaust system, gas vent or chimney,
and and
f) if collectively vented, shall f) if collectively vented, shall
i) comply with Sentence 6.2.3.8.(8), or i) comply with Sentence 6.2.3.8.(8), or
ii) be provided with a sheet metal duct, and a continuously operating fan ii) be provided with a sheet metal duct, and a continuously operating fan
positioned downstream from all dryer-vent outlets to positively exhaust positioned downstream from all dryer-vent outlets to positively exhaust
all moisture and lint. all moisture and lint.

9.32.3.13. Outdoor Intake and Exhaust Openings 9.32.3.13. Outdoor Intake and Exhaust Openings Deleted Sentences (13) to (15).
13) An outdoor air intake opening 0.008 m2 or less in area in a return air system shall 13) An outdoor air intake opening 0.008 m2 or less in area in a return air system shall
not be dampered. not be dampered.

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14) An outdoor air intake opening more than 0.008 m2 in area but less than 0.033 m2 14) An outdoor air intake opening more than 0.008 m2 in area but less than 0.033 m2
in area in a return air system shall be equipped with a manually operated 50% in area in a return air system shall be equipped with a manually operated 50%
damper. damper.
15) An outdoor air intake opening not less than 0.033 m2 in area in a return air 15) An outdoor air intake opening not less than 0.033 m2 in area in a return air
system shall be equipped with an automatic damper. system shall be equipped with an automatic damper.

9.33.3.1. Indoor Design Temperatures 9.33.3.1. Indoor Design Temperatures Deleted Sentence (2).
2) Winter design temperature shall be determined in conformance with Subsection 2) Winter design temperature shall be determined in conformance with Subsection
1.1.3. 1.1.3.

9.33.4.8. Asbestos 9.33.4.8. Asbestos Removed asbestos.

1) Asbestos shall not be used in air distribution systems or equipment in a form or in 1) Asbestos shall not be used in air distribution systems or equipment in a form or in
a location where asbestos fibres could enter the air supply or return systems. a location where asbestos fibres could enter the air supply or return systems.

9.33.6.2. Materials in Air Duct Systems 9.33.6.2. Materials in Air Duct Systems Removed asbestos.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (6) and in Article 3.6.4.3., all ducts, duct 1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (6) and in Article 3.6.4.3., all ducts, duct
connectors, associated fittings and plenums used in air duct systems shall be connectors, associated fittings and plenums used in air duct systems shall be
constructed of steel, aluminum alloy, copper, clay, asbestos-cement or similar constructed of steel, aluminum alloy, copper, clay, asbestos-cement or similar
noncombustible material. noncombustible material.

9.33.6.4. Coverings, Linings, Adhesives and Insulation 9.33.6.4. Coverings, Linings, Adhesives and Insulation “Foamed plastic” is no longer a defined term.
5) Except as provided in Sentence (6), foamed plastic insulation shall not be used as 5) Except as provided in Sentence (6), foamed plasticfoamed plastic insulation shall Inserted new Sentence (6).
part of an air duct or for insulating an air duct. not be used as part of an air duct or for insulating an air duct.
6) Foamed plastic insulation is permitted to be used in a ceiling space that acts as a 6) Foamed plastic insulation conforming to Article 9.25.2.2. is permitted to be used to
return air plenum provided the foamed plastic insulation is protected from exposure insulate a galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum air duct, provided
to the plenum in accordance with Sentence 3.1.5.12.(2). a) the foamed plastic insulation applied to supply ductwork is not less than 3 m
from the furnace bonnet,
b) the temperature within the ductwork where the insulation is installed is not
greater than 50°C,
c) duct joints are taped with a product conforming to Sentence 9.33.6.3.(1),
d) return air plenums are separated from the foamed plastic insulation, and
e) the foamed plastic insulation is protected
i) by one of the interior finishes described in Subsections 9.29.4. to
9.29.9.,
ii) provided the building does not contain a Group C major occupancy, by
sheet metal that is mechanically fastened to the supporting assembly
independent of the insulation, is not less than 0.38 mm thick and has a
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iii) by any thermal barrier that meets the requirements of Clause
3.1.5.15.(2)(e).
6)7) Foamed plasticFoamed plastic insulation is permitted to be used in a ceiling
space that acts as a return air plenum provided the foamed plasticfoamed plastic
insulation is protected from exposure to the plenum in accordance with Sentence
3.1.5.12.(2).
***EXISTING SENTENCES RENUMBERED***

9.33.6.11. Warm-Air Supply Outlets 9.33.6.11. Warm-Air Supply Outlets Deleted Sentence (10).
10) A crawl space shall not be used as a warm air plenum. 10) A crawl space shall not be used as a warm air plenum.

9.33.6.13. Return-Air System 9.33.6.13. Return-Air System Deleted Sentence (8).

8) If more than one furnace system serves a dwelling unit, the return-air system for 8) If more than one furnace system serves a dwelling unit, the return-air system for
each furnace shall be independent. each furnace shall be independent.

9.34.1.6. Public Corridors and Stairs 9.34.1.6. Public Corridors and Stairs Deleted Article 9.34.1.6.
1) Except as provided in the electrical regulations made pursuant to the Safety Codes 1) Except as provided in the electrical regulations made pursuant to the Safety Codes
Act for residential occupancies, public corridors and public stairs shall have at least Act for residential occupancies, public corridors and public stairs shall have at least
one duplex receptacle for each 10 m length or fraction thereof. one duplex receptacle for each 10 m length or fraction thereof.

9.35.3.1. Foundation Required 9.35.3.1. Foundation Required Inserted new Sentence (2).

N/A 2) Detached garages of less than 55 m2 floor area and not more than 1 storey in
height that are not of masonry or masonry veneer construction are permitted to be
supported on
a) wood mud sills, or
b) a 100 mm thick concrete floor slab.

9.35.3.3. Small Garages 9.35.3.3. Small GaragesDrainage

1) Detached garages of less than 55 m2 floor area and not more than 1 storey in 1) Detached garages of less than 55 m2 floor area and not more than 1 storey in
height are permitted to be supported on wood mud sills or a 100 mm thick concrete height that are permitted to be supported on wood mud sills or a 100 mm thick
floor slab provided the garage is not of masonry or masonry veneer construction. concrete floor slab provided the garage is not of masonry or masonry veneer
construction need not conform with the foundation drainage requirements stated in
Section 9.14., where the finished ground level is at or near the elevation of the
garage’s floor and where the ground slopes away from the building.

9.35.4.4. Thermal Insulation 9.35.4.4. Thermal Insulation

1) The walls and ceilings of an attached garage shall be provided with thermal
insulation that conforms to Subsection 9.25.2. (See also Sentence 9.25.2.1.(3).)

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1) Except as required by Section 9.36., Tthe walls and ceilings of an attached garage
shall be provided with thermal insulation that conformsing to Subsection 9.25.2. (See
also Sentence 9.25.2.1.(3).)

9.36.1.3. Compliance and Application 9.36.1.3. Compliance and Application

5) Except as required by Sentence 9.36.2.1.(8), buildings or portions of buildings that 5) Except as required by Sentence 9.36.2.1.(8), bBuildings or portions of buildings that
are not required to be conditioned spaces are exempted from the requirements of are not required to be conditioned spaces are exempted from the requirements of
this Section. (See Appendix A.) this Section. (See AppendixNote A.-9.36.1.3.(5).) (See also Article 9.25.2.1.)

9.36.2.1. Scope and Application 9.36.2.1. Scope and Application Deleted Sentence (8).
2) The requirements of this Subsection also apply to components of a building 2) The requirements of this Subsection also apply to components of a building
envelope assembly that separate a conditioned space from an adjoining storage envelope assembly that separate a conditioned space from an adjoining storage
garage, even if the storage garage is intended to be heated. (See Appendix A and A- garage, even if the storage garage is intended to be heated. (See AppendixNotes A-
9.36.1.3.(5) in Appendix A.) 9.36.2.1.(2) and A-9.36.1.3.(5) in Appendix A.) (See also Article 9.25.2.1.)

8) The requirements of this Subsection also apply to components of a building 8) The requirements of this Subsection also apply to components of a building
envelope assembly that separate a heated or unheated attached garage from envelope assembly that separate a heated or unheated attached garage from
unconditioned space or the exterior air, where the attached garage serves unconditioned space or the exterior air, where the attached garage serves
a) not more than one dwelling unit, or a) not more than one dwelling unit, or
b) a house with a secondary suite. b) a house with a secondary suite.

9.36.2.2. Determination of Thermal Characteristics of Materials, Components and 9.36.2.2. Determination of Thermal Characteristics of Materials, Components and
Assemblies Assemblies
4) The effective thermal resistance of opaque building assemblies shall be 4) The effective thermal resistance of opaque building assemblies shall be
determined from determined from
a) calculations conforming to Article 9.36.2.4., or a) calculations conforming to Article 9.36.2.4., or
b) laboratory tests performed in accordance with ASTM C 1363, “Thermal b) laboratory tests performed in accordance with ASTM C 1363, “Thermal
Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a
Hot Box Apparatus,” using an indoor air temperature of 21±1°C and an Hot Box Apparatus,” using an indoor air temperature of 21±1°C and an
outdoor air temperature of –35±1°C. outdoor air temperature of –3518±1°C.

9.36.2.8. Thermal Characteristics of Building Assemblies Below-Grade or in Contact 9.36.2.8. Thermal Characteristics of Building Assemblies Below-Grade or in Contact “Grade” was made a defined term.
with the Ground with the Ground
1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 9.36.2.5., the effective thermal 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and Article 9.36.2.5., the effective thermal
resistance of building assemblies that are below-grade or in contact with the ground resistance of building assemblies that are below-grade or in contact with the ground
shall be not less than that shown for the applicable heating-degree day category in shall be not less than that shown for the applicable heating-degree day category in
a) Table 9.36.2.8.A., where the ventilation system does not include heat- a) Table 9.36.2.8.-A., where the ventilation system does not include heat-
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b) Table 9.36.2.8.B., where the ventilation system includes heat-recovery b) Table 9.36.2.8.-B., where the ventilation system includes heat-recovery
equipment conforming to Article 9.36.3.9. equipment conforming to Article 9.36.3.9.
(See Appendix A.) (See AppendixNote A-9.36.2.8.(1).)
… …

10) Junctions between below-grade assemblies shall be protected from the ingress of 10) Junctions between below-grade assemblies shall be protected from the ingress of
soil gas in conformance with Subsection 9.25.3. soil gas in conformance with Subsection 9.25.3.

9.36.2.9. Airtightness 9.36.2.9. Airtightness

1) The leakage of air into and out of conditioned spaces shall be controlled by 1) The leakage of air into and out of conditioned spaces shall be controlled by
constructing constructing
a) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6), a) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6),
Subsection 9.25.3. and Article 9.36.2.10., Subsection 9.25.3. and Article 9.36.2.10.,
b) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6) and b) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6) and
Subsection 9.25.3. and a building assembly having an air leakage rate not Subsection 9.25.3. and a building assembly having an air leakage rate not
greater than 0.20 L/(s·m2) (Type A4) when tested in accordance with greater than 0.20 L/(s·m2) (Type A4) when tested in accordance with
CAN/ULC-S742, “Air Barrier Assemblies – Specification,” at a pressure CAN/ULC-S742, “Air Barrier Assemblies – Specification,” at a pressure
differential of 75 Pa, or differential of 75 Pa, or
c) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6) and c) a continuous air barrier system in accordance with Sentences (2) to (6) and
Subsection 9.25.3. and a building assembly having an air leakage rate not Subsection 9.25.3. and a building assembly having an air leakage rate not greater
greater than 0.20 L/(s·m2) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2357, than 0.20 L/(s·m2) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2357, “Determining Air
“Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies.” Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies,” where
(See Appendix A.) i) the building will not be subjected to sustained wind loads calculated
based on a 1-in-50 hourly wind pressure that exceed 0.65 kPa, and
ii) the air barrier assembly is installed on the warm side of the thermal
insulation of the opaque building assembly.
(See AppendixNote A-9.36.2.9.(1).)

9.36.3.6. Temperature Controls 9.36.3.6. Temperature Controls “Space heaters” was made a defined term.
3) Space temperature control devices used to control unitary electric resistance space 3) Space temperature control devices used to control unitary electric resistance space
heaters shall conform to CAN/CSA-C828, “Thermostats Used with Individual Room heatersspace heaters shall conform to CAN/CSA- C828, “Thermostats Used with
Electric Space Heating Devices.” Individual Room Electric Space Heating Devices.”

9.36.4.2. Equipment Efficiency 9.36.4.2. Equipment Efficiency Corrected error in formula.

Table 9.36.4.2. Table 9.36.4.2.

Service Water Heating Equipment Performance Standards Service Water Heating Equipment Performance Standards
Forming Part of Sentences 9.36.4.2.(1) and (2) Forming Part of Sentences 9.36.4.2.(1) and (2)

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Component Input(1) Standard Performance Requirement(2) Component Input(1) Standard Performance Requirement(2)
Storage-Type Service Water Heaters Storage-Type Service Water Heaters
… … … … … … … …
< 22 kW CAN/CSA-P.3 EF ≥ 0.67 – 0.0005V < 22 kW CAN/CSA-P.3 EF ≥ 0.67 – 0.0005V
Gas-fired(3) Et ≥ 80% and standby loss ≤ rated Gas-fired(3) Et ≥ 80% and standby loss ≤ rated
≥ 22 kW ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3 ≥ 22 kW ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3
input(4)/(800 + 16.57·√V) input(4)/(800 + 16.57·√(V)
≤ 30.5 kW CAN/CSA-B211 EF ≥ 0.59 – 0.0005V ≤ 30.5 kW CAN/CSA-B211 EF ≥ 0.59 – 0.0005V
ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3 ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3
Oil-fired Et ≥ 78% and standby loss ≤ rated Oil-fired Et ≥ 78% and standby loss ≤ rated
> 30.5 kW and DOE 10 CFR, Part 431, > 30.5 kW and DOE 10 CFR, Part 431,
input(4)/(800 + 16.57·√V) input(4)/(800 + 16.57·√(V)
Subpart G Subpart G
… … … … … … … …

9.36.5.6. Building Envelope Calculations 9.36.5.6. Building Envelope Calculations “Grade” was made a defined term.
4) The energy model calculations shall account for the effect that each assembly in 4) The energy model calculations shall account for the effect that each assembly in
contact with the ground has on below-grade heat transfer due to contact with the ground has on below- gradegrade heat transfer due to
a) the geometry of the foundation, a) the geometry of the foundation,
b) soil conditions (see A-1.1.3.1.(1) in Appendix A), and b) soil conditions (see Note A-1.1.3.1.(1) in Appendix A), and
c) the configuration of the insulation. c) the configuration of the insulation.

9.36.5.14. Modeling Building Envelope of Reference House 9.36.5.14. Modeling Building Envelope of Reference House “Grade” was made a defined term.
3) The effective thermal resistance and overall thermal transmittance values, as 3) The effective thermal resistance and overall thermal transmittance values, as
applicable, used in the energy model calculations for the reference house shall be applicable, used in the energy model calculations for the reference house shall be
determined for the applicable heating degree-day zone in accordance with determined for the applicable heating degree-day zone in accordance with
a) Table 9.36.2.6.A. for walls, ceilings below attics, roof assemblies and rim a) Table 9.36.2.6.-A. for walls, ceilings below attics, roof assemblies and rim
joists, joists,
b) Table 9.36.2.7.A. for doors, and b) Table 9.36.2.7.-A. for doors, and
c) Table 9.36.2.8.A. for below-grade walls and slabs-on-ground. c) Table 9.36.2.8.-A. for below- gradegrade walls and slabs-on-ground.

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