Publications

Building Regulatory Changes
Building Code Amendments:Fire Sprinklers in Large Residential BuildingsFACT SHEET Building Code Amendments: Fire Sprinklers in Large Residential Buildings
Modifications au Code du bâtiment : Gicleurs résidentiels dans les grands immeubles d’habitationModifications au Code du bâtiment : Gicleurs résidentiels dans les grands immeubles d’habitation
The Building Code and Residential Fire Sprinklers - Questions & AnswersThe Building Code and Residential Fire Sprinklers - Questions and Answers
Questions et réponses; Le Code du bâtiment et les gicleurs résidentielsQuestions et réponses Le Code du bâtiment et les gicleurs résidentiels
2008 Consultation: Residential Fire Sprinklers & On-site Sewage SystemsConsultation on Proposed Changes to Ontario's Building Code - February 15 May 1, 2008
May 2005 - Extending the Implementation Period of Certain Elements of the Building Regulatory ChangesFurther amendments to the Building Code have been made with the filing of Ontario Regulation 236/05.
March 2005 - Implementing the Changes to the Building Regulatory SystemFurther amendments to the Building Code have been made with the filing of Ontario Regulations 145/05 and 146/05.
August 2004 - Code Change: Preventing Builder- Appointed RCAsBuilding Code amended to prevent the use of builder-appointed registered code agencies.
July 2003 - Changes to the Building Regulatory SystemChanges to the Building Code Act, 1992 and Building Code through the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 (Bill 124)
Permit Application, Order Forms and RCA CertificatesCommon building permit application form, prescribed order forms and Registered Code Agency Certificates.
GuidesGuides to implementing the changes to the building regulatory system, including a municipal checklist, RCA quality management plan, model building by-law, internship program and brochures.
Applicable Law Contact ListThe provincial statutes and regulations that are listed as applicable law under the Building Code and the corresponding contact information.
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers on the Changes to Ontario's Building Regulatory System
Ontario Building Code and Related Documents
Purchase Copies of Ontario's Building CodePublications Ontario: Official publisher of the 2006 Building Code
Building Code Act and Building Code OnlineGovernment of Ontario's e-Laws access to Statutes and associated Regulations
Amendments to the 1997 Ontario Building CodeThis Table lists the amendments to the 1997 OBC made since the publication of Ontario Regulation 403/97.
Revisions to the Supplementary Guidelines to the 1997 Ontario Building CodeThis Table lists the revisions to the Supplementary Guidelines to the 1997 OBC made since it was first published.
Amendments to Standards Referenced in the 1997 Ontario Building CodeThis Table lists the amendments to code, formulae, standards, guidelines, protocols, procedures referenced in the 1997 OBC.
Standards referenced in the Ontario Building CodeThis table lists the standards organizations referenced in the OBC.
1975-2006 Ontario Building Code Amendment HistoryThis table lists the amendments to the OBC from 1975 to 2006.
Code Change Request Form to 2006 Building CodeCode Change Request Form to 2006 Building Code
Other Publications and Documents
Best Practice Guide: Full Height Basement Insulation - [PDF 5426KB]Best Practice Guide: Full Height Basement Insulation
OBOA/MAH Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)OBOA/MAH Memorandum of Understanding on a Process to Develop and Consult on a Potential Self-management System.
Building Advisory CouncilTerms of Reference and Minutes of the Minister’s Building Advisory Council (BAC)
Rural and Northern Advisory PanelFinal report of the Rural and Northern Advisory Panel
OAA/MAH/MAG Memorandum of UnderstandingA memorandum of understanding between the Ontario Association of Architects, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ministry of the Attorney General setting out the parameters of OAA's parallel Building Code qualification and registration system.
Purchase 2003 GTA Residential Land InventoryThis inventory gathers information on the number of current applications to develop residential lots by house type for each GTA municipality.
Public Pool Checklist
Group HomesOffice of the Fire Marshal Guideline to assist group home owners/operators to better understand the current fire safety standards that apply to their facilities.
Septic System Re-inspection GuideLocal septic system re-inspection initiatives information, June 2001
Réinspection des Systèmes SeptiquesInformation à l'intention des organismes d'exécution et autres personnes intéressées aux initiatives locales de réinspection des systèmes septiques, Juin 2001
A Guide to Operating & Maintaining Your Septic System
Conseils pour l'utilisation et l'entretien de votre fosse septique