ONTARIO BUILDING CODE
Ontario has the best building codes in the world, which is why Ontarians feel safe in the places they live, work and play. When building regulations are followed, communities thrive and disasters are avoided.
Building Officials Bring the Building Code to Life
Ontario Building Officials are municipal employees who oversee all construction, including buildings, housing, and structures, to ensure projects comply with Ontario’s complex and strict building code. We are experts in interpreting and applying the Ontario Building Code and are on the front line battling obstacles that get in the way of building safe, sustainable and accessible communities across this great province.
The 2024 Building Code
​​Ontario has introduced a new Building Code aimed at easing regulations for the construction sector, enhancing building safety and quality, and simplifying housing development.
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The 2024 Building Code simplifies procedures for the industry and aligns more closely with the National Construction Codes by removing at least 1,730 technical differences between provincial and national requirements.
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This updated Building Code was created in consultation with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) and other industry stakeholders in the construction industry.
