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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...
The City of Toronto is taking concrete action to accelerate modular and rapid-build construction of housing. Within a few months, the municipality will have an expanded roster of pre-qualified...
As advised in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)’s CodeNews 356 (May 29, 2024) as well as by the Regulatory Registry, the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC...
In the July 10, 2024, edition of CodeNews (no. 358), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) shared a 118-page PDF that identifies key changes in Ontario’s Building Code, which comes into...
The Ontario government’s decision to take steps to permit mass timber buildings of up to 18 storeys is being praised by stakeholders as a boost to the mass timber manufacturing sector and a step...
Share your Feedback by April 29 2024 As advised in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)’s CodeNews 351, as well as by the Regulatory Registry, the Canadian Board for Harmonized...
As advised in the Ministry of Municipal and Housing (MMAH)’s Code News 350, the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to take part in the public review of...
Share Your Feedback by December 18 As advised in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)’s CodeNews 345 , the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting...
Development Permit Bylaw and Minister’s Orders Effective Immediately As reported in CodeNews 340, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code...