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    How can a steel lintel support "100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" in Table 9.20.5.2.A.

    This are two tables from Ontario building code part 9: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rw9vqk7js6y0o1k/Table%209.20.5.2.A.%20%26%20Table%209.20.5.2.B.pdf?dl=0 In column 3, there is the following text: "For Stone 100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" My question: Does "100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" mean...
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    • lintel masonry opening stone facing
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    Are holes in perforated soffit vinyl panels counted as vent openings?

    This is from Ontario building code: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9.19.1.2. Vent Requirements .... (3) Required vents are permitted to be roof type, eave type, gable-end type or any...
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    • opening roof soffit vents vent
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    Opening Protective in Interior Court

    Hello, this is my first post. Thank you for taking the time to help! The image above shows an existing building with an addition that wrap around to create an interior court. The building is over it's allowable area, and the red indicates where I am planning to have a fire barrier. It is in...
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