The Ontario Building Code (OBC) is a regulation under the Building Code Act, 1992 that sets out minimum technical standards for the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings. It is designed to ensure public health and safety, fire protection, structural sufficiency, and energy conservation. Recent and Upcoming Changes
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the OBC is when a permit is required. Generally, any construction that changes the use, structural integrity, or fire safety of a building requires a permit. building code ontario
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Ontario recently adopted a new version of the code, which came into effect on (with a transition period for existing permits). The Ontario Building Code (OBC) is a regulation