PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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4.1.8.14.Structural Separation
(1) Adjacent structures shall be,
(a) separated by a distance equal to at least the square root of the sum of the squares of their individual deflections
calculated in Sentence 4.1.8.13.(2), or
(b) connected to each other.
(2) The method of connection required in Sentence (1) shall take into account the mass, stiffness, strength, ductility and
anticipated motion of the connected buildings and the character of the connection.
(3) Rigidly connected buildings shall be assumed to have the lowest RdRo value of the buildings connected.
(4) Buildings with non-rigid or energy-dissipating connections require special studies.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.