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The Ontario Building Code | Used Brick

9.20.2.2. Used brick

(1) Used bricks shall be free of old mortar, soot or other surface coating and shall conform to Article 9.20.2.1.

In Plain Language

Used brick, meaning reclaimed rather than new masonry units, may only be used under the specific conditions set out in this article.

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.