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The Ontario Building Code | Thickness of Studs

9.24.2.2. Thickness of studs

(1) Except as required in Article 9.24.2.4., steel studs in non-loadbearinginterior walls shall have a metal thickness of not less than 0.46 mm.

In Plain Language

Steel studs must meet the minimum thickness requirements set out in this article, ensuring adequate strength for their intended use.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.