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The Ontario Building Code | Location

9.17.2.1. Location

(1) columns shall be centrally located on a footing conforming to Section 9.15.

In Plain Language

Columns and posts must be located as set out in this article, ensuring they align properly with the loads and footings they're meant to support.

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.