PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

4.2.3.2.Preservation Treatment of Wood

(1) Wood exposed to soil, rock or air above the lowest anticipated groundwater table shall be treated with preservative in conformance with CAN/CSA-O80 Series, “Wood preservation,” and the requirements of the appropriate standard as follows: (a) CAN/CSA-O80.1, “Specification of treated wood,” (b) CAN/CSA-O80.2, “Processing and treatment,” or (c) CAN/CSA-O80.3, “Preservative formulations.” (2) Wood treated as required in Sentence (1) shall be cared for as provided in Clause 4 of CAN/CSA-O80.0, “General requirements for wood preservation.”

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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.