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...
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has reviewed Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, which has been passed following an expedited legislative process. While the Association...
Bill 60 is clear recognition by the Ontario government that housing supply and affordability depends on an efficient regulatory environment Last week, Ontario took another important step toward...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025. As of April 1, 2025, all new permit applications will be reviewed using the 2024 OBC. The new...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025. As of April 1, 2025, all new permit applications are reviewed using the 2024 OBC. The new OBC...
No one denies that there is a housing crisis, whether it is for affordable housing or housing affordability, we need more housing built that is attainable, sustainable, and helps improve our quality...
On June 3, following a very expedited legislative process, the Ontario government passed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025. As a result of the speed at which the Bill...
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, 2025 for permit applications under the 2012 OBC...