The Ontario Building Code | Support of Beams
9.15.5.2. support of Beams
(1) Not less than a 190 mm depth of solid masonry shall be provided beneath beams supported on masonry.
(2) Where the beam referred to in Sentence (1) is supported below the top of the foundation walls, the ends of such beams shall be protected from the weather.
In Plain Language
Beams resting on a foundation must be supported as set out in this article, covering bearing length and connection details.
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.