Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 25 — Property Standards By-law

1) Every wall and ceiling finish shall be,

• a) maintained so as to be easily cleaned; and
• b) free of holes, cracks, loose coverings, mould or other defects. 2) Where dwelling units are separated vertically, the dividing walls shall,
• a) be continued in the basement from the top of the footings or the floor to the underside of the finished floor surface;
• b) be continued in the attic from the top of the finished ceiling surface to the underside of the finished roof surface; and
• c) be tightly sealed with caulking or similar non-combustible material. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 3) Where dwelling units are separated horizontally, the separating ceiling shall be continued to the interior side of the exterior walls, and such ceilings shall consist of gypsum wallboard or material providing an equivalent fire resistant rating, and all cracks or openings shall be tightly sealed with caulking or similar non-combustible material. 4) Sufficient thermal insulation to prevent condensation shall be provided between heated spaces and unheated attic spaces. 5) Every exterior wall above ground or part of a habitable room of a residential building opened or replaced during the course of alterations or renovations shall be insulated, in order to minimize heat loss, air infiltration and moisture condensation on the interior surfaces. 6) When walls and ceilings are repaired, they shall be surfaced with a finish compatible with the surrounding finishes. 7) Walls around a bathtub or shower shall be so maintained as to be water-resistant and readily cleaned. 8) When walls, ceilings and columns of a storage garage have been painted, the surface shall be repainted as necessary. FLOORS