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The Ontario Building Code | Stone or Concrete Facings

9.20.6.6. stone or Concrete Facings

(1) Slab and panel facings of precast concrete and natural or artificial stone shall conform to Subsection 4.3.2.

9.20.7. Chases and Recesses

In Plain Language

Stone or concrete facings applied to a wall must meet the requirements set out in this article, addressing their attachment and structural interaction with the wall behind them.

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.