The Ontario Building Code | Design Procedures
5.2.2.3. design Procedures
(1) Structural design shall be carried out in accordance with Subsection 4.1.3. and other applicable requirements in Part 4.
Section 5.3. Heat Transfer
5.3.1. Thermal Resistance of Assemblies
In Plain Language
Structural design of environmental separation elements must be carried out in accordance with Subsection 4.1.3 and other applicable Part 4 requirements, tying environmental design back to the Code's general structural framework.
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.