The Ontario Building Code | Thickness

9.29.7.2. Thickness

(1) Hardboard shall be not less than,

(a) 3 mm thick where applied over continuous back-up,

(b) 6 mm thick where applied to supports spaced not more than 406 mm o.c., and

(c) 9 mm thick where applied to supports spaced not more than 610 mm o.c.

In Plain Language

This interior finish must meet the minimum thickness set out in this article.

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.