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OBC 2006 Division B

4.2.4.4.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

In force
Verified · covered Verified against the 2006-12-31–2007-04-01 consolidation, whose range covers the query date. How to read this

Provenance

OBC 1997 · renumbered from 4.2.4.6. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 4.2.4.4. — Pro

4.2.4.4. — Depth of Foundations

(1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), the bearing surface of a foundation shall be below the level of potential damage, including damage resulting from frost action, and the foundation shall be designed to prevent damage resulting from adfreezing and frost jacking.

(2) The bearing surface of a foundation need not be below the level of potential damage from frost where the foundation,

(a) is designed against frost action, or

(b) overlies material not susceptible to frost action.

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