In Plain Language

A minimum end bearing length is required for rafters and joists, as set out in this article, ensuring adequate support where these members rest on a wall or beam.

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.