Code Library › Volume 1 › Section 9.23 — Wood Frame Construction
PART 9 — HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

9.23.13.4.Braced Wall Bands (See Note A-9.23.13.4.)

(1) Braced wall bands shall (a) be full storey height, (b) be not more than 1.2 m wide, (c) lap at both ends with another braced wall band, (d) be aligned with braced wall bands on storeys above and below, and (e) conform to the spacing and dimensions given in Table 9.23.13.5. (2) The perimeter of the building shall be located within braced wall bands. (3) For split-level buildings, a braced wall band shall be located where there is a change in floor level greater than the depth of one floor joist.

This provision includes a table — formatting is preserved from the source; refer to the official code for the authoritative layout.

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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.