The Ontario Building Code | Incorrect Alignment and Location

4.2.7.4. Incorrect Alignment and Location

(1) Where a deep foundation unit has not been placed within the permissible deviations referred to in Article 4.2.7.3., the condition of the foundationshall be assessed by the designer.

In Plain Language

Where a deep foundation unit hasn't been placed within the permissible alignment and location tolerances, that deviation must be evaluated and addressed rather than accepted without review.

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.