Hamilton : Règlement no 23-162, art. 13(3) — Property Standards By-law

Every building, unless of concrete slab-on-grade design, shall be upon either full foundation walls or piers, and all footings, foundation walls, and piers shall be of concrete, masonry, or other material acceptable for construction under the provisions of the Building Code and shall be sound, reasonably plumb, and adequate to carry the loads imposed on them. Basements