Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 4.2 — Foundations
PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

4.2.4.3.Identification

(1) The identification and classification of soil, rock and groundwater and descriptions of their engineering and physical properties shall be in accordance with a widely accepted system.
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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.