(1) Hollow masonry units shall be laid with mortar applied to head and bed joints of both inner and outer face shells.
(2) Vertically aligned webs of hollow masonry units shall be laid in a full bed of mortar,
(a) under the starting course,
(b) in all courses of columns, and
(c) where adjacent to cells or cavities that are to be filled with grout.
(3) Except for head joints left open for weep holes and ventilation, solid masonry units shall be laid with full head and bed joints.
Article 9.20.4.2 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.