In Plain Language

Existing foundations may be used to support new or altered buildings, provided they comply with all the pertinent requirements of this Section for the loads the altered building will impose.

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.