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2026/APR/27

Government Announces April 2026 Amendments to Ontario's Building Code

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As reported in CodeNews 379, the Province has announced amendments to the 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has amended the 2024 OBC to...

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2025/APR/01

Ontario’s 2024 Building Code: End of the Transition Period

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Practice Advisory

Withdrawal of Three OAA Practice Tips The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period until March 31...

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