PART 4 — STRUCTURAL DESIGNUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

4.3.1.1.Design Basis for Wood

(1) Buildings and their structural members made of wood shall conform to CSA O86, “Engineering design in wood.”

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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.