The Ontario Building Code | Design Basis for Glass
4.3.6.1. design Basis for glass
(1) glass used in buildings shall be designed in conformance with CAN/cgsb-12.20-M, "Structural design of glass for Buildings".
Section 4.4. Design Requirements for Special Structures
4.4.1. Air-Supported Structures
In Plain Language
Glass used in buildings must be designed in conformance with CAN/CGSB-12.20-M, the structural design standard for glass in buildings, addressing glass's unique brittle-fracture behaviour under load.
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.