Cottages

(1)This Section applies to buildings of residential occupancy used or intended to be used as seasonal recreational buildings.

(1)Except as provided in Subsection 9.10.15. and Articles 9.37.2.4. and 9.37.3.1., buildings used or intended to be used as seasonal recreational buildings need not comply with Sections 9.5. to 9.7. and 9.9. to 9.11.

(2)Flooring need not comply with Section 9.30., but tight-fitting floors shall be provided to support the live and dead loads.

(3)Except as provided in Sentence (4), thermal insulation, vapour barrier, air barrier construction, interior finishes, plumbing, heating, mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical facilities, need not be provided, but where any of these are provided, they shall comply with the requirements of this Part.

(4)Where heating and air-conditioning are provided, Article 9.33.3.1. need not be complied with.

(1)Continuous perimeter foundation walls are not required, but when they are provided, they shall comply with the requirements of this Part.

(2)Where unit masonry columns are used, the height of such columns shall not exceed,

• (a) in the case of hollow masonry units, 4 times the least dimension of the units,
• (b) in the case of solid masonry units or hollow units with voids filled with concrete, 10 times the least dimension of the column, or
• (c) where the column is reinforced with at least four 13 mm diam bars and filled with concrete, 18 times the least dimension of the column.

(3)Columns in excess of the height limitations of Clauses (2)(a) to (c) shall be designed in accordance with Part 4.

(1)Where foundations below ground level and concrete floors on ground are used, they shall comply with Section 9.13.

(1)Every dwelling unit within the scope of this Section shall be provided with a smoke alarm in accordance with Subsection 9.10.19.

(1)Where buildings are used or intended to be used for seasonal tourist accommodation or for rent, they shall comply with Sections 9.5. to 9.8. in addition to the requirements of this Section.