The Ontario Building Code | Eccentric and Inclined Loads
4.2.4.6. Eccentric and Inclined Loads
(1) Where there is eccentricity or inclination of loading in foundation units, this effect shall be fully investigated and provided for in the design.
In Plain Language
Where a foundation unit experiences eccentric or inclined loading (forces not applied straight down through its centre), that effect must be fully investigated and accounted for in the design.
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.