The Ontario Building Code | Anchorage
9.8.10.2. Anchorage
(1) Cantilevered concrete steps referred to in Article 9.8.10.1. shall be anchored to concrete foundation walls at least 200 mm thick.
In Plain Language
Where stairs or ramps require anchorage to resist movement or uplift, this article sets out how that anchorage must be designed and installed.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.