The Ontario Building Code | Clearances

9.19.1.3. Clearances

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(2) Where venting ="http://thehandyforce.com/interior/bathroom-renovations/" title ="Toronto Bathroom renovation inspiration">venting is provided at the junction of sloped roofs and exterior walls and where preformed baffles are used to contain the insulationhttp://thehandyforce.com/insulation/" title ="Toronto home insulation">insulation, the baffles shall,

(a) provide an unobstructed air space between the insulationhttp://thehandyforce.com/insulation/" title ="Toronto home insulation">insulation and the underside of the roof sheathing, that is,

(i) not less than 25 mm in dimension, and

(ii) of sufficient cross area to meet the attic or roof space venting ="http://thehandyforce.com/interior/bathroom-renovations/" title ="Toronto Bathroom renovation inspiration">venting requirements of Article 9.19.1.2., and

(b) extend vertically not less than 50 mm above the top of the insulationhttp://thehandyforce.com/insulation/" title ="Toronto home insulation">insulation.

(3) ceiling insulation shall be installed in a manner that will not restrict a free flow of air through roof vents or through any portion of the attic or roof space.