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The Ontario Building Code | Installation Standard

9.20.15.2. installation Standard

(1) Where reinforcement for masonry is required in this Section, it shall be installed in conformance with the requirements for reinforced masonry as contained in CAN/CSA-A371, "masonry Construction for buildings".

9.20.16. Corrosion Resistance

In Plain Language

Reinforced masonry must be installed following the standard referenced in this article, ensuring the reinforcing steel is placed and embedded correctly.

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.