On April 2, 2007, O. Reg. 137/07 was filed. This regulation amends the 2006 Building Code (O. Reg 350/06) updating the list of applicable law, and making technical and editorial changes.
The list of applicable law has been amended to reflect the new City of Toronto Act, 2006 and changes to the Planning Act. The list of applicable law under the Building Code will continue to be reviewed, and further amendments will be implemented where appropriate.
New Planning Act provisions relating to parkland dedication and by-laws under O. Reg. 608/06 (Development Permits) made under the Planning Act are now listed as applicable law. Provisions of the new City of Toronto Act, 2006 relating to site plan control and the fortification of land are now listed as applicable law.
Minor technical changes include:
o Extending the requirement to facilitate future installation of grab bars in at least one washroom to dwelling units in large residential buildings;
o Removing non-firefighter elevator requirements for certain small care homes; and
o Clarifying requirements regarding the number of people that can be served by one washroom in restaurants, recreation and work camps.
Most of the changes to the 2006 Building Code resulting from O. Reg. 137/07 took effect upon filing. However, changes related to washroom wall reinforcement and the number of required water closets do not come into force until July 1, 2007, and transition provisions are included where an application for a permit is made before October 1, 2007.
Publications Ontario is the official publisher of the 2006 Building Code and the amendment pages. Publications Ontario is preparing update pages for the Compendium Edition of the 2006 Building Code. These update pages will be available for download from the Publications Ontario website (www.publications.serviceontario.ca) shortly. Update pages will also be sent out to subscribers to the amendment update service. For more information, please contact Publications Ontario at 416-326-5300, 1-800-668-9938 or at www.publications.serviceontario.ca.
To view Building Code regulation O.Reg. 137/07 on e-laws click here
To view the Fact Sheet click here or Feuille de renseignements.
To view a copy of Questions and Answers click here or Question et réponses.
If you have any questions regarding the amending regulation, please contact James Douglas, Manager, Code Development, Legislation and Appeals, Building and Development Branch at 416-585-7174.