The Ontario Building Code | Sleepers

9.30.1.3. Sleepers

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In Plain Language

Sleepers, wood strips laid over a concrete slab to support finish flooring, must meet the requirements set out in this article where used.

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.