The Ontario Building Code | Anchorage
9.35.4.3. Anchorage
(1) garage or carport walls and columns shall be anchored to the foundationto resist wind uplift in conformance with Subsection 9.23.6., except that where a garage is supported on the surface of the ground, ground anchors shall be provided to resist wind uplift.
Section 9.36. Cottages
9.36.1. Scope
In Plain Language
A garage needs anchorage meeting the requirements set out in this article, tying the structure down against wind and other lateral forces.
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.