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The Ontario Building Code | Interior Masonry Walls

9.15.4.10. interior Masonry walls

(1) interior masonry foundation walls not subject to lateral earth pressure shall conform to Section 9.20.

9.15.5. support of joists and Beams on masonry Foundation walls

In Plain Language

Interior masonry walls used within the foundation system must meet the requirements 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.