The 2006 Building Code is written in an objective-based format and includes over 700 technical changes.  Most of the requirements in the 2006 Building Code will come into force on December 31, 2006.  This transition period is intended to give building practitioners time to become familiar with the new objective-based format and the technical provisions. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Building and Development Branch, held a series of Public Information Sessions across the province to introduce the objective-based format and highlight the major changes to the new Code. Details of the one-day Information Sessions held follow.

Materials brought to the Session

Please download and print a copy of the session material for your personal use. Handouts will not be provided.

New Session Material:

Introduction (color), Introduction (black&white;)

Part 3 (color), Part 3 (black&white;)

Part 9 (color), Part 9 (black&white;)

Part 4 & 5 (color), Part 4 & 5 (black&white;)

Part 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 (color),  Part 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 (black&white;)

Who Attended

Anyone may attend the sessions, however, Building Code practitioners, including building officials, builders and designers will find the sessions particularly useful.

Locations, Dates and Venues of Sessions

*  Aux participants d'Ottawa et de Sudbury - veuillez noter : si vous préférez vous exprimer en français, un membre du personnel bilingue se fera plaisir de répondre à vos questions.

▲ These information sessions were well attended.

Program and Hours

The morning session (8:30 am - 12:30 pm):

• General Introduction
• An Overview of the new Objective-Based Code format
• Major changes to Part 3
• Major changes to Part 9

The afternoon session (1:30 pm - 5:30 pm):

• Major Changes to Parts 4 to 8
• The new Part 12, Resource Conservation (Energy and Water)

Cost

There was no fee for the Information Sessions; however, participants were responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation, travel and lunch.

For general information, please call (416) 585-6666.