Lintel Support Over Openings
(1) Logs placed in vertical position shall be supported over window and door openings by lintels meeting the requirements of Tables A-12 to A-16.
Article 9.37.3.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
Note : A lintel is a type of beam (a horizontal structural element) that spans openings such as portals, doors and windows. It can be a decorative architectural element, or a combined ornamented structural item.