The Ontario Building Code | Starter Strip
9.26.8.2. Starter Strip
(1) A starter strip shall be installed as in Article 9.26.7.2.
(2) Starter strips required in Sentence (1) shall be laid in a continuous band of cement not less than 200 mm wide.
In Plain Language
A starter strip is required for this shingle type as set out in this article, consistent with standard shingle installation practice.
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.