Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 9.20 — Masonry and Insulating Concrete Form
PART 9 — HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

9.20.8.5.Projection of Masonry Veneer Beyond Supporting Members

(1) Masonry veneer of solid masonry units resting on a bearing support shall not project more than one-third of the thickness of the veneer. (See Note A-9.20.8.5.(1)) (2) Where the masonry veneer described in Sentence (1) is rough stone masonry, (a) the projection shall be measured as the average projection of the units, and (b) the thickness of the veneer shall be measured as the average thickness of the veneer.
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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.