The Problem is when someone hears about a one inch step and they start to believe they need a redone floor. Please review the Ministry link for more information.Shower Panels – Area Codes Č There are several codes for the installation of a shower in a home. New requirements related to stairs, guards and handrails will come into effect January 1, 2022. – Showers and Bathtubsīrief: Clarifies and enhances the accessibility and safety requirements for showers and bathtubs.Īll provisions related to electric vehicle charging have been deleted from the Building Code as of May 2, 2019.Ĭhanges Effective Jan.1 2022 – You’ve Still Got Time – Principal Entranceīrief: Details principal entrance calculations for high occupant load dance halls and licensed beverage establishments that are non-sprinklered.ĥ. – Capacity of Access to Exits and Article 3.4.2.6. – Limits to Smoke Movementīrief: Requirement for air handling system to remain operational and provide corridor pressurization after fire alarm activation.Ĥ. – Fire Dampers Waived and Article 31.88.A. – Combustible Components for Exterior Wallsīrief: Testing requirements of exterior wall assemblies with combustible components have been clarified.Ģ.
OHBA’s Part 3 Top 5 List of OBC Changes to be Aware of Come January 2020:ġ.
There are a number of other changes you should review as a part of the changes coming into effect January 1, 2020. – Projection of Masonry Veneer Beyond Supporting Membersīrief: Changes in the requirements for projection of masonry veneer resting on bearing support. – Structural Sufficiency of Glassīrief: New Part 9 prescriptive tables based on various 1-in-50 hourly wind pressures and building location.ĥ. – New Residential Fire Warning Systemsīrief: Addresses use and installation of residential fire warning systemsĤ. Three compliance paths are available, one of which uses an enhanced prescriptive method using existing STC ratings.ģ. – Sound Transmissionīrief: Introduction of Apparent Sound Transmission Class rating (ASTC) to account for flanking sound transmission. – Supply, return, intake and exhaust openingsīrief: Minimum separation distances between exhaust and air intake openings must adhere to Table 6.2.3.12Ģ.
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