Columns Application

(1)  This Section applies to columns used to support,

    (a)   beams carrying loads from not more than 2 wood frame floors where,

            (ii)   the live load on any floor does not exceed 2.4 kPa,

    (b)   beams or header joists carrying loads from not more than 2 levels of wood frame balconies, decks or other accessible exterior platforms, or 1 level and the roof, where,

             (i)   the supported length of joists bearing on such beams or joists does not exceed 5 m,

            (ii)   the sum of the specified snow load and the load due to use and occupancy does not exceed 4.8 kPa, and

           (iii)   the platform serves only a single suite of residential occupancy, or

    (c)   carport roofs.

    (2)  Columns for applications other than as described in Sentence (1) shall be designed in accordance with Part 4.

Article 9.17.1.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.