PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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4.2.4.13.Construction on Fill
(1) Buildings may be placed on fill if it can be shown by subsurface investigation that
(a) the fill is or can be made capable of safely supporting the building,
(b) detrimental movement of the building or services leading to the building will not occur, and
(c) explosive gases can be controlled or do not exist.
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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.