You may view a copy of the Building Code online at the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website.
How do I read a Building Code in Ontario?
Ontario Building Code is divided into 12 Parts. The decimal numbering system has been used to identify particular requirements for individual parts and sections. The first number indicates the Part of the Code, the second, the Section in the Part, the third, the Subsection and the fourth, the Article in the Subsection.
How big of a shed can I build without a permit in Ontario?
Structures such as a small garden shed do not require a building permit if they are less than 10 square metres, and are not regulated by the Ontario Building Code.
What is Division B of the Ontario Building Code?
of Division B applies to signs. (1) Part 8 of Division B applies to the construction, operation and maintenance of all sewage systems and to the construction of buildings in the vicinity of sewage systems.
What is the most recent Ontario Building Code?
Ontario Regulation 88/19
- May 2, 2019: requirements to the Building Code came into effect in the following areas:
- January 1, 2020: the majority of the amendments come into effect, including:
- January 1, 2022: new Building Code requirements related to stair dimensions, guards and handrails come into effect.
Where can I buy a copy of the Ontario Building Code?
The Code and Construction Guide for Housing based on 2012 Building Code Compendium December 16, 2020 update can be purchased online from the Code and Construction Guide for Housing product page.
What year is the current Ontario Building Code?
There are over 140 OBC changes to the 2012 Building Code released in 2019. The majority of amendments come into effect January 1, 2020.
Do you need a permit to build a fence in Ontario?
A fence is a barrier that encloses an area or divides all or parts of a property. You do not need a Building Permit to construct a fence unless you are installing a swimming pool or replacing an existing pool enclosure (fence).
Do you need a permit to build a pergola in Ontario?
London, Ontario, has an interesting exception, plumbing. An accessory building, including pergolas regardless of size, require a permit when it includes plumbing. For most pergola’s, this won’t affect them, but it raises questions in regards to a deck kitchen with a sink.
What is Part 3 Ontario Building Code?
The Ontario Building Code | Items Under Part 3 Jurisdiction (1) Tents,air-supported structures, transformer vaults, walkways, elevators and escalators shall conform to Part 3. (2) Where rooms or spaces are intended for an assembly occupancy, such rooms or spaces shall conform to Part 3.
What is Group C occupancy?
Residential occupancy (Group C) means the occupancy or use of a building or part thereof by persons for whom sleeping accommodation is provided but who are not harboured or detained to receive medical care or treatment or are not involuntarily detained.
What is Part 3 of Ontario building code?
