The Ontario Building Code | Support for Vent Pipe Above a Roof
7.3.4.7. support for vent pipe Above a Roof
(1) Where a vent pipe terminates above the surface of a roof, it shall be supported or braced to prevent misalignment.
In Plain Language
Where a vent pipe extends above a roof, it must be supported so wind, ice, and general exposure to the elements don't cause it to lean, crack, or pull away from its connection.
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.