The Ontario Building Code | Piers
9.20.11.6. Piers
(1) Where anchor bolts are to be placed in the top of a masonry pier, the pier shall conform to the requirements of Sentence 9.15.2.3.(4) and shall be capped with concrete or reinforced masonry not less than 200 mm thick.
9.20.12. Corbelling
In Plain Language
Piers, isolated masonry columns, must meet the requirements set out in this article, addressing their sizing and lateral support needs.
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.