The Ontario Building Code | Bearing for Beams
9.23.8.1. Bearing for Beams
(1) Beams shall have even and level bearing and shall have not less than 89 mm length of bearing at end supports, except as required in notes to Tables A-8 to A-11.
In Plain Language
Beams need adequate bearing as set out in this article, ensuring the ends of a beam rest on a surface capable of supporting the load transferred through it.
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.