The Ontario Building Code | Dynamic Loading
4.2.4.7. Dynamic Loading
(1) Where dynamic loading conditions apply, the effects shall be assessed by a special investigation of these conditions and provided for in the design.
In Plain Language
Where dynamic loading conditions, like vibration from machinery, apply to a foundation, those effects must be assessed through a special investigation and incorporated into the design.
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.