The Ontario Building Code | Structural Design
4.2.4.14. Structural design
(1) The structural design of the foundationof a building, the procedures and construction practices shall conform with the appropriate Sections of this Code unless otherwise specified in this Section.
4.2.5. Excavations
In Plain Language
The structural design, procedures, and construction practices for a building's foundation must conform to the appropriate Sections of the Code unless this Section specifically provides otherwise for foundation-specific situations.
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.