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BY-LAW NO. 785
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signed for the joint use of, two units, and located on a line, which in the event of
A By -LAW TO RECULATE THrt EMECTICKI AND TO PROVIDE F ®R THE
separate ownership, would be the property line.
SAFETY OF BUILDINGS
'01WALL, VENEERED" means a wall having a facing of masonry material, glass,
are hereby declared to be a part of this code and all buildings, additions or alter -
porcelain, enamel, metal, or other similar materials attached, but not bonded, to the
ations hereafter constructed or made shall conform to the provisions of this code or
hacking for the purpose of providing oramentation or protection, but not computed
WHEREAS it is expedient and necessary to regulate the erection, alteration. en-
in the required thickness of the wall,
largement• repair and removal, and generally to provide for the safety and fire
"CELLARPI means that storey of a building which is partly or wholly underground
protection of buildings and health and sanitation in dwellings in the Village of
and which has more than half its height, from floor to ceiling, below the mean level
Newcastle;
of the adjoining ground.
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Council of the Corporation of the Village of
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Newcastle as follows:
more courses of masonry each projecting over the course below.
Code, or by the Building Inspector, shall be paid for by the person wishing to use
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 9
I. SHORT TITLE
This By -Law may be cited as the 'Building By -Law" and is hereinafter referred
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to as "this code ".
Wherever applicable, the provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings and the
"ALCOVE" means that portion in the room, the walls, floor and ceiling of which !
term "buildings" shall include other structures. Where in this code such terms as "proper", "adequate ", "sufficient ", "ample ",
form a recess thereto, and access to which is either unobstructed, or through an
arched opening in
"suitable ", "substantial ", "necessary ", "dangerous ", and the like, or derivatives there -
a wall.
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to floor: Provided, that the height from grade line to ceiling does not exceed 6 feet.
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I All standard specifications and regulations adopted, wholly or in part, in this code,
11BUILDING ACCESSORY" means a subordinate detached building, appurtenant
are hereby declared to be a part of this code and all buildings, additions or alter -
to a main building and located on the same lot the purpose of which is to provide
ations hereafter constructed or made shall conform to the provisions of this code or
better and more corr,enient enjoyment of the main building; and shall include private
National Building Code,
garages and private stables.
Wherever dated specifications or regulations are cited, subsequent editions may be
"CELLARPI means that storey of a building which is partly or wholly underground
used subject to permission from the Building Inspector.
and which has more than half its height, from floor to ceiling, below the mean level
of the adjoining ground.
3, TESTS
"COR ®EL" means a horizontal projection on the face of a wall formed by one or
j The cost of any test that may be required by this code or the National Building
more courses of masonry each projecting over the course below.
Code, or by the Building Inspector, shall be paid for by the person wishing to use
"LCY" means the minimum area of land used or intended to be used as the site
the material, device or construction in question.
of or appurtenant to any building, as described in the application for a building
permit, whether such land is shown on a registered plan of a subdivision or de-
4. N ATI ®N A L BUILDING CODE
scribed by metes and bounds
This code is based on the National Building Grade prepared by the National Re-
"PARTITION"' means an interior wall not more than one storey in height,
search Council, Ottawa, and applies specifically to one or two family dwellings and
"PLUMBING ®vITEII" means, severally and individually; the water distribution
their accessory buildings. For other types of buildings, and for construction not
system, all fixtures mature traps, the drainage system; the house sewer, any
specifically contained herein, the provisions of the National Building Cade shall be
private sewage dial system; all leaders, together with all their devices, appur-
complied with, in so far as they are applicable.
tenances and connections.
"POOM HA®ITABLir" n-*ans any room, other than a business or work room, that
S. CONSTRUCTION NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS CODE
is suitable for use by one or more persons for living, sleeping, eating or food pre -
Materials and methods of construction not covered by this code, but falling within
paration.
any of the classifications established in the National Building Code, shall comply
'STI:IREY" means that portion of any building which is situated between the top
With the appropriate regulations therein.
of arty floor and the top of the floor next above it; if there be no floor above it,
Materials or methods of construction which are not specifically regulated by the
that portion between the top of sub ffour and the ceiling above it.
provisions of this code or of the NaVional Building Code shall be permitted only at
'M����II means the storey closest to for first above a basement)
the discretion of the Authority having Jurisdiction.
Every building, other than one or two family dwellings estimated value love
having its ceiling more than six feet above gradede
of
Thousand Dollars ($5,400.00) or more, shall have plans approved by and signed by
Q'WALL, 6 EAR INW11 meads a wall that supports any load other than its own
weight,
-a- :professional.. - registered _Archit_ect,. or- - En-gineer. This__provision� shall not apply to
farm accessory buildings when erected at least thirty feet (30') from the property
tGtI;AdtpdC" means a wall that supports no load other than its own
line.
weight. '~
'WALL, COMMON" means separation wall between two units used, or intended to
be used jointly by adjoining units.
"'WALL, Ir ACED" mans a wall in which the masonry facing and backing unit are
different but which are so bonded that they exert a common reaction under load.
G. BUILDING INSPECTOR
The provisions of this Code shall be enforced by the Building Inspector, or his as-
sistants, appointed by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of
Newcastle.
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7. RECORDS
The Building Inspector shall keep proper records of all applications received, per-
mits and orders issued, inspections and tests made, reports received and made, and
retain copies of all papers and documents connected with administration of his duties.
All completed records shall be filed in the Village Office.
S._ INSPECTION
The Building Inspector, or his authorized representative, may at all reasonable hours
enter into or upon any building or premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether
or not the provisions of this code are being complied with.
9. EXISTING BUILDINGS
Nothing in this code shall require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, nor
prevent continuance of the use or occupancy of an existing building unless, in the
opinion of the authority having jurisdiction such building constitutes a hazard to
safety of persons or property.
SECTION 3
SPAC-E REQUIREMENTS
I. No single family one storey dwelling shall have a living space ground floor area
storey- and a half, or two storey
sq. ft.
2. OBNOXIOUS USES— Nothing in this by -law shall 'be construed to permit the
j, nai urraieu, of Ys uKeiy to ueeonw. a 11irga3ic
1. By the creation of noise or vibration (or)
2. By reason of the emission of gas, fumes, dust or objectionable odours
(or)
3. By reason of the unsightly storage of goods, wares, merchandise salvage,
refuse matter or other such material.
SECTION 4
GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
1 EXCAVATIONS
(1 I Excavations for all foundations shall be extended to solid ground and to a
point sufficiently below finish grade to avoid damage by frost at least three
and one half (3 %) feet, below finish fill,
(2) No foundation footing shall be placed on filed ground unless it is specially
designed and approved.
(3) The top soil and all vegetable matter in unexcavated areas shall be removed
and the ground level shall be at least eighteen inches (18") below the bottom
of joist or beams.
(4) Unexcavated areas shall be vented through foundation walls with at least
two vents, one eadh side in opposing side walls of one foot each in size for
each 500 feet of unexcavated area.
(5) In all excavations where accumulation of water is likely to occur, foundations
and basements shall be kept dry by placing a continuous row of field tile in
a bed of gravel or cinders around the outside of walls at a level of the
footing and below the basement floor level. All drains shall be connected
to a main drain or other waste water disposal system or sump pump.
# -6 ) Water in Excavations; Excavations shall be kept clear of water at all times.
11 FOUNDATIONS
(1) Continuous Foundation Watt
All dwellings shall have a continuous foundation wall supporting the main
outside wall of the structure, and such foundation wall shall be placed on
adequate footings in accordance with the requirements of the National Build-
ing Code.
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Foundation walls are required to be waterproofed by applying a coating of
coal tar pitch or asphalt or other waterproof material to the outside of walls
to grade level,
43)
All concrete block foundation walls enclosing excavated areas must be water-
proofed, the walls shall be plastered with cement mortar before applying
the waterproofing. All block walls which are filled with earth both sides shall '
be made solid to the height of the finished grade or fill.
44)
All footings shall bear on undisturbed soil and shall be of concrete mixed
to at least 2,000 lb, strength, and shall be at least 6 inches thick and extend
at least 4 inches wider than wall above on each side.
45)
No exterior concrete or block wall shall be less than 8" thick for one storey.
(See National Building Code, for other widths.) No masonry foundation wall
shall be less than 16 inches thick. All block walls shall be laid up with
full width mortar joints on all webbs. BIock walls in excess of 31 ft. in length
shall be supported by pilasters or wing walls.
46)
Damp Proofing Masonry Above Grade
All unit masonry walls excepting cavity walls bonded with metal ties shall
be treated at the interior faces to arrest moisture travel beyond these faces:
(a) Nailing strips I-:" by lam" locates no more than 18" on centres or ap-
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such walls shall be plastered and 15 lb. breathing type saturated felt
paper applied. Furring strips 7%" by-I%" shall then be applied vertically
( b i In cavity walls bonded only with metal ties, and in walls of solid masonry
12" or more thick, the requirements of subsection (a) preceding shall
apply, except saturated felt may be omitted.
Damp -proof courses shall be installed in all masonry walls to bar passage of
moisture frorp one part of the structure to another as follows:
(a) A damp-proof course shall be installed immediately under the first floor
joists or sill to prevent the capillary rise of moisture.
(b) When brick masonry or other jointed window sills are employed, a damp -
proof course shall be provided under the full length of such sills.
17)
When foundation walls are carrying floor joists and are of block, the top
course shall be made of semi -solid blocks, or made solid by Mn- with
concrete.
48)
Mortar for cement block or masonry walls shall be of not less than two parts
cement, 15% lime to six parts of clean sand.
(9)
In no case shall the foundation wall thickness be less than that of the wall
above.
410)
In no case shall brick or block columns have a dimension of less than 12 x 12
inches square or 16 x 10 inches or equal.
411)
All masonry chimneys shall have foundations of masonry or concrete and shall
be constructed with the foundation footings, and shall be at least eight inches
in depth.
412)
Concrete shall be placed in forms erected true to line and well braced against
deflection under load, and forms shall not be removed until concrete has
thoroughly set.
M)
The ingredients of concrete shall not consist of more than five parts of clean
gravel and sand to one part of cement. All materials shall be clean and
free from loam or other foreign matter.
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In foundation walls, or thick masses bf concrete, the use of stone plumbs
or fillers may be made, if of sound material and reasonable quantities are
used that will not weaken the concrete.
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BASEMENT FLOORS
(1) Basement floors shall be of not less than 3 inches of concrete and trowelled
smooth, made of at least one to four material of clean sand and stone or clran
pit -run gravel, and sand.
(2) Before pouring the concrete the ground shall be levelled and covered with
at least four inches of gravel or cinders, after sufficient drains have been
laid.
(3) Basement floors are to be drained, the floors shall be properly sloped to
drain outlet, the drain shall be provided with a trapped floor outlet and grat-
ing or strainer set flush with floor.
IV OUTSIDE WALLS
( 1) All exterior or division walls of buildings hereafter erected shall be of suf-
ficient thickness to support the load to be carried, but in no case shall a
brick, concrete or hollow block wall be less than eight inches thick.
(2) Face brick shall be all new, of good shape and condition. The use of old
brick from old chimneys coated with soot or creosote is to be avoided. Back-
ing brick may be of used good stud brick if they are hard burnt and clean.
Concrete, cinder or other approved blocks properly bonded to the face brick
(3) Where the backing is constructed of hollow masonry units, solid tt�asanryr
of not less than four inches in depth shall be provided for the bearings of
concrete; lintels o%-er openings, shall bar ipon
V _VENEER EXTERIORS
( 1) Stone veneer six inches thick or better, or brick veneer four inches thick
or better outside a wooden frame construction properly tied, is permitted,
Providing the frame is substantially built of 2 x 4 studding at not more than
16 inch centres, properly braced and strengthened and sheathed on outside
with at least % inch lumber and covered with water proof paper lapped at
least 2 inches at all joints.
(2) All sheathing materials shall be free from decay and shall consist of at least
" inch lumber, % inch fibre board, 5 /16th plywood, or ? r inch Gypsum
sheathing, equal or better.
(3) In frame construction of window and door openings, studs shall be cut to
receive the lintel or header over the opening and shall extend in one piece
from lintel or header to bearing. Lintels and headers over all openings shall
be doubled and set on edge and be of sufficient size and .thickness and strength
to carry the load imposed on same.
ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR HEADERS 9R LINTELS
Meader or
Supporting two floors Supporting one floor
Supporting roof
Lintel
ceiling and roof ceiling and roof
and ceiling only
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(feet)
(feet'
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(4) All sills
and girders on top
of foundation walls and piers shall be levelled
shimmed
up and thoroughly
bedded in cement mortar.
(5) All sills
and bearings plates
for rafters framing into or
on masonry walls
shall be
properly secured to
masonry with W' bolts 6"
long, at not more
than 6"
apart.
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(6) Top plates shall be of not less than double 2 x 4's which shall lap at corners
and intersecting partitions. All other double plate joints shall be broken at
least three feet apart. All such -laps shall be securely spiked, and joints in top
plates shall occur over studs only,
47) Plank Frame may take the place of studding and boarding but shall be built
of three inch thick plank or two inch plank covered with ''/s tongued
and grooved lumber with waterproof paper between, or other approved siding.
48) All material used in plank or stud framing shall lm2 entirely free from soft
rot, very large knots or shakes, etc., which would impair its nail holding
qualities and strength.
(9) All wood frame construction may be used for outside walls, the outside
covering of wood shall be manufactured from No. 2 and 3. Common White
pine or better, or equivalent grades of other suitable lumber. Aluminum
siding may be applied as outside covering to a building with wood frame con-
struction, or any other siding approved under the National Building Code.
(10) Studs in exterior frame walls may be run from sill to roof plates providing
they do not exceed 16 feet in length, second floor joists supported on exterior
frame shall bear on at least 1 x 4" ribbons let into the edge or face of studs.
joists bearing on ribbons shall be securely nailed to the studs.
Yl CHIMNEYS AND FLUES
furnnce or fireplace installed; all
4" of masonry with all horizontal joints broken, minimum flue size _Puff >70t
be less than 712" x 71_" inside diameter, and each flue shall have a cast
iron clean -out door wherever possible two feet below the smoke inlet.
(2) Height of Chimney
Masonry chimney shall extend from the foundation or foundation Nvall, as
case may be, to a distance of 3 feet above the highest point of contact with
the roof, or 2 feet above any roof ridge, parapet, or other part of the struc-
ture which is within 10 feet of the chimney.
43) Flue Lining
Flue finings shall extend continuously from a point 4 inches below the smoke
pipe inlet, or in the case of a fireplace from the apex of the smoke chamber,
to a distance of not less than 4 inches above the top of the chimney cap.
44) Clearance of Smoke Pipes
Any pipes which serves a furnace shall be spaced a clear distance of not less
than 9 inches from any combustible construction; provided that, if such dis-
tance be less than 1$ inches, added protection shall be provided in one of
the following ways:
(a) Such combustible construction shall be protected by a metal shield having
a width equal to 3 times the diameter, and extending the full length of
the smoke pipe, and shall be spaced 2 inches clear of the combustible
construction.
(b) Such combustible construction shall be covered with % of an inch of
plaster on metal lath, or '2 inch of plaster on perforated gypsum lath,
(c) Appliances: The smoke pipe which serves any appliances other than a
furnace shall be spaced not less than 9 inches clear of any combustible
construction.
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(5) >�artitions:
Masonry partitions in chimneys shall be continuous from base to cap of
chimney and shall be constructed of solid masonry units bonded into chimney
walls at intervals of I foot 6 inches or less.
(6) Wood Trim
Wood trim shall not be placed within 8 inches of the jambs or 12 inches of
the top or arch of any fireplace opening.
(7) No chininey shall b,- cgrbelled to an extent of more than eight inches from
any wall except that where the corbelling occurs above the first storey, it
shall not project to an extent of more than four inches on either face of any
wall. No beam, joist, or other weight shall be built into a chimney.
V11 SEPARATION OF DWELLING UNITS
The walls, floors, or ceilings, which separate two dwellings units, shall conform to
the following provisions:
(a) A party wall shall extend from the footings to the underside of the roof
boarding and shall be sound proofed.
(b) No opening shall be made through such separation.
(c) Such separation shall have a fire - resistive rating of not less than one
hour.
!� (d) Wails enclosing stairs from upper unit of a duplex shall have a fire re-
VIII DOUGH CARPENTRY
no secondhand lumber, removed from other buildings shall be incorporated into
houses unless approved first by the Building Inspector.
WORKMANSHIP shall be of good engineering practice, and to meet the ap-
proval of the Building Inspector.
(2) All materials used for joists, rafters, beams and studding for bearing parti-
tions shall be structural)y sound, free from soft rot, large knots, shakes, etc.,
that would impair their strength.
(3) No joists shall be used in which knots, if over one -fifth of the depth of the
joists, occur in the middle half of the span.
(4) Wood joists sizes and spacing shal•i be determined from the floor joist table
as follows, The .foists in the principal floors should be- spaced not more than
16" on centres. Joists shall be bridged with 1 x 2" or 1" x 4" diagonal
cross bridging one row to each span over 7'0" and up to 12'0 ", in width, and
two rows in spans over 12'0 ". Approved prefabricated bridging may be used
in lieu of wood bridging.
Floors constructed with steel joists, or reinforced concrete joist, shall be de-
signed by a registered architect or Engineer.
MAXIMUM SPANS F13R 7LIjOR JOISTS
Spruce, Hemlock, or Refl Pine
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Joists shall not be notched over any support. The end bearing of wood joists
supported on steel beams shall be not less than 3 lineal inches.
Wood joists set into the side of steel beams shall project at least 't" above
the top of such steel beams.
Floor joists supported by exterior frame walls shall bear on I" x 4" ribbons
let into the faces of the studs. Joists bearing on ribbons shall be securely
nailed to sides of studs.
(5) Ceiling joist sizes and spacing- shall be determined from the tables as follows,
In no case shall ceiling joist spacing exceed 20" O.C:v- If the area (attic space I
above the top floor is usable, the joists shall be as required for floor joists,
MAXIMUM SPANS FOR CEILING JOISTS
Spruce, Hemlock or Red Pine
12"
o.c.
16"
o.c.
20" o.c.
2„ x 4"
2" x 6„
9'
101 1
8'
11,
8' 0„
14'
2" x 8"
13'
4"
12'
0„
10, 81
5„
x 10"
16'
8"
14'
1''
13' 6"
2" x 12"
21'
5"
19'
5„
1S' 0„
Douglas Fir
0'.
8' 4"
2" x ,5'
13'
6„
12' '
12"
o.c.
IS"
o.c.
20" o.c.
x 6"
14'
6"
9'
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8, 10„
2" X 8 "
14'
4"
12,
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11' 10„
2" x 10"
17'
7"
161
0"
M, 10"
2" x 12"
21'
5"
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Floor joists shall be supported for their full
depth;
on top
of a
wood beam;
on metal joists hangers hung over the
wood
beam;
on a ledger
board or by
approved mechanical connectors. Ledgers shall
be not less than 2"
x 4" spilled
to the side of the wood beams with at
least
2 nails
for each joist supported.
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Joists shall not be notched over any support. The end bearing of wood joists
supported on steel beams shall be not less than 3 lineal inches.
Wood joists set into the side of steel beams shall project at least 't" above
the top of such steel beams.
Floor joists supported by exterior frame walls shall bear on I" x 4" ribbons
let into the faces of the studs. Joists bearing on ribbons shall be securely
nailed to sides of studs.
(5) Ceiling joist sizes and spacing- shall be determined from the tables as follows,
In no case shall ceiling joist spacing exceed 20" O.C:v- If the area (attic space I
above the top floor is usable, the joists shall be as required for floor joists,
MAXIMUM SPANS FOR CEILING JOISTS
Spruce, Hemlock or Red Pine
(6) For sub - flooring and roof covering all material shall be reasonably sc
ne 1_q spit_ :r- r ri - au _inch thick,
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of at least V lumber, or 1.,2" fibre board, T,16" plywood or ',2'" gypsum
sheathing, equal or better.
481 MAXIMUM SPANS FOR WOOD BEAMS
All beams shall be designed to support adequately all live and dead loads
resr i ng upon them.
As a general guide, the following schedule for wood beam sizes and spans
will be applicable in one storey houses only, where there are neither habitable
rooms nor storage facilities in the roof space, Where lighter beams for the
same spans or similar size beams for longer spans than those shown in the
schedule are proposed, the Building Inspector must be satisfied that the pro-
posed beams will perform their intended function.
If 1 L2 or 2 storey houses are proposed, the beam sizes should be determined
from standard enoireering formula.
Supported length of joist is 1� length of joists supported by a beam; i -e., if
joists on one side of beam are 16' 0" long, and on the other side they are
12' 0 "'long, the supported length is 16' & 12' 14 feet,
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BEAMS - MAXIMUM SPANS
SPORTED JOIST
LENGTH 6" x8"
12"
o.c.
16"
o.c.
20" o.c.
2„ x 4"
9'
5"
8'
6„
8' 0„
2" x 6"
14'
5"
13'
1 „
12' 1 "
2" x 8"
19,
5„
17
"
16' 4"
Douglas Fir
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10'11"
9' 1„
12, - 7' 2„ 5'11"
8' 4" 6,11"
2' � x 4" �
9'
10„
9'
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8' 4"
2" x ,5'
13'
6„
12' '
6„
11' 6"
2„ x 6"
15'
4rt
13'
11"
12' 11"
2" x 7"
19,
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6„
16, 0„
2" x g„
20'
5"
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6„
17' V
(6) For sub - flooring and roof covering all material shall be reasonably sc
ne 1_q spit_ :r- r ri - au _inch thick,
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of at least V lumber, or 1.,2" fibre board, T,16" plywood or ',2'" gypsum
sheathing, equal or better.
481 MAXIMUM SPANS FOR WOOD BEAMS
All beams shall be designed to support adequately all live and dead loads
resr i ng upon them.
As a general guide, the following schedule for wood beam sizes and spans
will be applicable in one storey houses only, where there are neither habitable
rooms nor storage facilities in the roof space, Where lighter beams for the
same spans or similar size beams for longer spans than those shown in the
schedule are proposed, the Building Inspector must be satisfied that the pro-
posed beams will perform their intended function.
If 1 L2 or 2 storey houses are proposed, the beam sizes should be determined
from standard enoireering formula.
Supported length of joist is 1� length of joists supported by a beam; i -e., if
joists on one side of beam are 16' 0" long, and on the other side they are
12' 0 "'long, the supported length is 16' & 12' 14 feet,
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BEAMS - MAXIMUM SPANS
SPORTED JOIST
LENGTH 6" x8"
8" x 8"
6" x 10"
S" x 10"
Fir Other
Fir Other
Fir
Other
Fir
Other
9, 8' 0" 6, 8„
9, 3„ 7' 9„
10' 1"
8, 5"
11,101,
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10' 7' S" 6' 5„
8'11" T 5"
9, 9„
8, 1"
11' 4.1
9, 5„
11' 7' 5" 61 2"
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9, 4„
7, 97P
10'11"
9' 1„
12, - 7' 2„ 5'11"
8' 4" 6,11"
9' 0"
7' 6"
10' 7"'
8' 9"
13' 611" 5' 9„
S' 1" 61 g,#
8' 9,.
71 8„
10' 2"
8' 6„
14, 6' g„ 5' 7„
7,10„ 6' 6' p
g, 6„
7' 1"
9.10„
8' 3"
15' 6' S,. 5, 5„
7, 7„ 6' 4,p
8' 3'p
6,10„
9' 7"
S' 0"
A basement or cellar beam
may be replaced by a 2" x 4" stud
partition,
Birth-
ed at mid height.
Studs shall be not more than
16" o.c., rest on a
single 2" x
4" sole,
and be
capped with 2 -2" x 4" members, or equal.
If building is more
than one
storey
in height partition shall be
of 2" x 6" material.
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(9) The joists on principal floors shall be spaced at 16 inch centres or less, so
as to avoid spring; joists shall be bridged with V,2 x 2 material or better
diagonal cross bridging one row if over 7 feet and up to 12 feet, and two rows
in spans over 12 feet.
(10) Where floor joists frame into the side of wood girders, the joists shall be
supported on metal joist hangers, or on a bearing strip at least 2 x 3 inches
securely nailed to girder below joist ends.
(11) Floor joists shall be doubled under all partitions which run parallel to the
floor joists, the double joists shall be separated and blocked at four foot in-
tervals where piping or duct work occur. Headers and trimmers shall be
doubled if more than four feet in length. Headers receiving more than 2 tail
joists shall have ends supported with the metal joist hangers. Ends of floor
joists framing into masonry walls, shall have not less than four inches bear-
ing and shall have at least 3?, inch fire cut.
(12) Studding in bearing partitions shall be at least 2 x 4 inches at 16 inch centres.
Partitions shall have placed in top and bottom continuous plates, and headers
shall be doubled at all major openings. Top plates on bearing partitions shall
be doubled.
(13) No stud shall be cut more than 1,13 of its depth to receive piping and duct
work; if more depth is required, the partition studs shall be increased in
width,
large roof openings, and hip and valley members shall be of a size as re-
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MAXIMUM SPAN FOR ROOF RAFTERS (SLOPING ROOFS]
SPECIES NOMINAL
Douglas Fir SIZE 12" o.c.
16" o.c.
20" o.c.
2 x 4 7111"
7' 2"
6' S"
2 x 6 12' 4"
11' 2"
101 5"
2 x S 16' 5"
14'11"
13'10"
2 x 10 2('10"
18111"
17' 6"
Other 2 x 4 7' 6"
611"
6' 1"
2x6 1117"
10'6"
9'5"
2 x 8 15' 7"
14' 2"
12[ 8"
2 x 10 19' 7"
17'10"
16, 0"
Riote: The span of the rafter is expressed in
terms of the
horizontal projec-
tion of the rafter.
Flat roofs shall be framed as floor joists.
(15) ONE HOUR, FIRE RESISTANCE
Construction which conforms to the following provisions
shall be deemed to
constitute one -hour fire resistance.
(a) Moor ever Joists
Double deck floors consisting of % inch
T and G, %
inch shiplap or see
inch plywood, sub- flooring, and top floor
of not less
than I,;- inch thick-
ness, with asbestos paper weighing not less than 14 pounds
per 100 square
feet between.
and:
Ceilings
A plaster ceiling consisting of gypsum plaster 1/4- inch in thickness and
not leaner than one part Portland Cement and 2 parts
aggregate on per-
forated gypsum lath having all joints covered with
expanded metal 3
inches in width; or
Portland Cement Plaster, % of an inch
in thickness
on metal lath.
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Interior partitions confAructed of solid unit masonry, or hollow unit
j masonry, provided that walls and partitions constructed of one cell units
shall be plastered I.; inch in thickness on both sides; or
Stud walls or partitions (wood or metal studsi plastered on both sides
with a combination of any two of the following plaster finishes;
W Portland Cement or gypsum plaster, ?� of an inch in thickness on
metal lath.
(ii) Gypsum plaster, 'A, inch in thickness on perforated gypsum lath.
( iii) Stucco -YS of an inch in thickness on nfF tal lath.
Q 161 INTERIOR FINISH OF WALLS AND CEILINGS
The finish of interior walls and ceilings shall be lath and plaster fibreboard,
plasterboard, 7116 inches in thickness or better, or u; i-hch plywood veneer.
In the case of fibreboard or plasterboard the board shall be applied to f urrings
or studdings placed not more than 16 inch centres.
d 17) IN'T'ERIOR PLASTERING
Where the interior walls and ceilings are to be plastered, all plaster shall be
at least two coats work upon wood lath fibreboard, or plaster base, and three
coats if on metal lath, and shall measure at least % inches in thickness from
face to lath. The base or brown coat shall be used to manufacturer's speci-
fications.
Metal corner beads are required on all vertical external angles and desir-
able on all window- and arch soffits.
Metal lath shall be twenty -six gauge metal painted or galvanized for inside
work.
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Sloping roofs shall be covered with shingles and left in thoroughly water-
tight condition by the use of one of the following materials, or equal or better:
Slate, tile, wood, metal, asphalt, not less than 180 lb. to the square, in colours
as desired, laid to manufacturer's specifications with ridges and valleys of
26 gauge galvanized iron or equal.
Fiat roofs, not more than 3" rise in 12 inches run, are required to be covered
with a 4-ply coal tar, saturated felt roof laid on dry felt properly secured to
roof and covered with coal -tar pitch and gravel, laid to specifications of a 10
year guaranteed roof, or any material equal or better,
SCCTION 5
SUMMER COTTAGES
nmer cottages shall meet the same building requirements as any other dwelling
G regards their structural composition.
SECTION 6
BUILDING PERMITS
40) general
A general permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector by the owner,
or his authorized agent, for the excavation, erection alteration, reconstruction
removal or wrecking of, or repairs to, any building or part of a building which
it is proposed to construct, and for any addition or alteration to a building. No
1 such work shall be commenced until the Building Permit has been obtained and
is prominently displayed on the site of the work.
d�) Application for a wilding Permit
The applicant for a building permit shall file with the Building Inspector a
signed statement as to the use or purpose for which such building is intended,
together with duplicate copies of the plans of same drawn to a scale of not less
than one - eighth of an inch to a foot, showing the actual dimensions, including
t the dimensions of the lot to be built upon, all structures existing upon said lot
with the heights and dimensions -'of same, the heights and dimensions of the
j proposed structures and other such information as may be necessary to provide
for the enforcement of this code.
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(c) No cellar or garage shall be used for human habitation,
(d) A period of eighteen months from the date of the preliminary building permit
shall be the maximum time allowed for completion of the exterior of the building.
(e) Granting of Building iPertnita
The application, plan and specifications filed by an applicant for a building
permit shall be examined by the Building Inspector, and if it appears to him
that such plans and specifications are in conformity with the requirements of
this code and all other laws or ordinances applicable thereto, the Building In-
spector shall issue the Building Permit upon receipt of the required permit fee,
Neither the granting of a Building Permit, approval of plans and specifications,
nor inspections made by the Building Inspector during the erection of a structure,
shall in any way relieve the owner, or his agents from responsibility for the
carrying out of the work in strict accordance with this code. The Municipality
is not in any way responsible to any person for the inspection or lack of in-
spection of any building. The fact that a Building Inspector, or other authorized
person, has not objected to any work being done by an owner or other person
shall in no way make the Corporation liable for any act or omission on the part
of the Building Inspector or other person.
(f) Building Permit Limitations
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(g) Requiremenk after Issuance of Building Permits
The owner shall notify the Building Inspector when he commences work on any
building and when such building is fully completed.
(h) Alterations to Flans
No person shall erase, alter or modify any drawings or specifications upon
which a Building Permit has been granted by the Building Inspector, unless
the Building Inspector has agreed to such changes.
If, during the progress of the work, it is desired to deviate from the plans filed
with the application for a building permit in any manner, notice of such desired
alterations shall first be made in writing to the Building Inspector, and his
written approval shall be obtained before such alterations shall be commenced.
(i) Changed of Occupancy
No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any building or part thereof
until a permit for the proposed occupancy has been issued by the Building In4
speetor, Such occupancy permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector, if it
is found that the building complies with the provisions of this code for the pro-
posed occupancy, or, in the case of an existing building, if the conditions pre-
scribed for Non - conforming Buildings are fulfilled.
(i) The moving of a building shall be construed as an erection of a new building.
(k) Dangerous Buildiop
Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, any building or part thereof
is, by reason of its dilapidated state, faulty construction or otherwise in an un-
safe Condition as regards danger from, fire or risk of accident, the Buil • ig
Inspector may give to the Owner of such building, or his agent, notice in wri, ng
specifying wherein such unsafe condition exists, and upon receipt of such notice
the said owner, or his agent, shall forthwith put such building, or part thereof,
in a safe condition or demolish same.
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SECTION 7
EPlFORCEMENT5
(a) Enforcement of Vrovisiowq of COde r
Without prejudice to the operation of any other law, it shall be the duty of
i the Building Inspector to report to the Village Council any violation of the pro-
f visions of this By -Law,
(b) Oifencem and penalities
Everyone who contravenes any of the provisions of this code or any require-
ments or obligations imposed on him by virtue of this code or who interferes
with or obstructs any person in the discharge of his duties under this code, shall
be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction to a fine not exceed -
ing One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars and costs. In the event of any person failing
to carry out the requirements or obligations imposed on him by virtue of the
I provisions of this code, and if such requirements or obligations are not complied
with in accordance with an order made by the Building Inspector, under the
I provisions of this code, the Building Inspector may, where he deems is neces-
sary and advisable, enter upon the premises in respect of which an order has
been made and carry out, at the expense of the responsible person, the require-
= ments or obligation referred to in the said order, and the expense, if not paid on
demand may be recovered with costs in a Court of competent jurisdiction, under
provisions of Ontario Summary Convictions Act, or it may be recovered in the
same manner as a debt due for Municipal taxes_ an the .land where- the expense
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PERMIT FEES
6a) Commercial, Industrial and Residential: -
New building, or re- erection of old building on new site, other than
accessory building --- garage, if included in original building shall be
included in house permit $15,00
4b) Accessory building, garage, and all buildings intended for agricultural
purposes 6,00
4c) Alteration and ior) addition to existing building and change in oc-
cupancy 4.00
SECTION 9
APPLICATION
QI) New Buildings _.
No buildings, or any part of any building shall hereafter be constructed except
in Conformity with the provisions of this. code or National Building Code. The
re- erection of any existing building on a new site shall be deemed to be an erec-
tion of a new building.
42) }wilding Permits ls$ued Prior to Adoption of This Code
Any building in course of constractim at the date of enactment of this coe,
may be completed according to the requirements of the time of the issue of the
permit for such uncompleted building, except that where amendments can be
incorporated without major structural changes or dismantling any work already
in place, the provisions of this code shall be adhered to.
43) Alterations, additions, repairs and wages of use or oerupaney.
General: Except as provided in the following item "Non Conforming Buildings"
all alterations, additions, repairs made hereafter, whether to existing buildings
or to buildings hereafter erected, shall conform to the requirements of this
code, or the National Building Code.
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(4) Rion Conforming lluildingu
The following provisions shall apply when alterations, additions, repairs or
changes of use or occupancy are made to existing buildings which for any
reason whatsoever, do not conform to the requirements of the code.
(a) Changed Vie
If the existing use or occupancy of an existing building is changed to a
use or occupancy which would not be permitted in a similar building here-
after erected, which includes the use of a summer cottage for an all year
round dwelling, the entire building shall be made to conform with the re-
quirements given herein for new buildings.
(b) increase in Height
The number of storeys in an existing building shall not be increased unless
the building and all existing proposed additions and alterations are made to
comply with all the requirements of this code and a permit obtained in the
manner provided by this code.
(c ) Stmetnral Alterations and Repairs
Where any alterations or repairs are made to the structural portion of any
building, such structural portion of such part thereof as may he deemed
necessary by the Building Inspector, shall conform to the requirements of
this code for new buildings.
(d) Accessory Buildings Exempted L
of farming or market gardening on a�parcel of land having an area of not - --
(e) llioosxls In Cellsro - - - - - - - -- T. - - - -��
No habitable room shall be constructed in any cellar, provided that this
provision shall not be construed to prohibit play, recreation, workshop or
storage rooms in any cellar.
(f) No provision of this By -Law shall be construed so as to release any owner
from the requirements of any duly enacted law of the Province of Ontario
or the Dominion of Canada where applicable,
BECT113N 10
PLUM®INS
Plumbing shall comply with the:
Provincial Plumbing By -Laws
The Public Health Act,
or
The National Building Code
SECTION 11
i 131L VIRIN13 OF FURNACES
Fuel Oil Tam Inside Buildingg
Every inside fuel oil tank shall be securely supported by non - combustible supports.
No unenclosed inside fuel tank shall be located within 7 feet, horizontally of any
fire or flame, with the exception of small gravity tanks which are an integral part
of the appliance and which do not exceed S imperial gallons.
No fuel oil tanks exceeding 50 imperial gallons capacity shall be located above the
lowest storey, cellar or basement.
Fuel oil tanks exceeding 250 gallons individual capacity, or 500 gallons aggregate
capacity shall be separated from the remainder of the building by masonry con-
struction,
All fuel oil piping and valves shall- be of approved material and. shall be installed
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in accordance with approved good engineering and commercial practice.
A readily accessible shut -off valve of approved type shall be installed near each fuel
tank and at other points where required to avoid. fuel oil spillage during servicing.
Iftel Oil Tank Vents.
Every vent pipe shall terminate outside a building at a point not less than 2 feet
measured horizontally or vertically from any window or other building opening and
shall terminate at least 4 feet above ground, unless approved by the administrative
official.
SECTICIm 12
MULTI -UNIT STRUCTURES
Any multi -unit apartment house that is or could be approved by Central Mortgage
and Housing Corporation shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this By -Law,
13Y-LAW NUMBER 719 is hereby repealed and any other By -Law which is con-
trary to the provisions of this By -Lays, shall be repealed insofar as may be necessary
to give full effect to this By -Law and any and all other By -Laws concerning build-
ings in the Municipality shall be read mutatis mutandis.
Read a first and second time this 8th day of June, 1954, ww
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F. G, PIGEON, Clerk
Read a third time and Passed this 13th day of July, 1964.
D. J. Cunningham
Head of ,Municipality
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