obc - Publications

Building Regulatory Changes

May 2005 - Extending the Implementation Period of Certain Elements of the Building Regulatory Changes
Further 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 System
Further 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 RCAs
Building Code amended to prevent the use of builder-appointed registered code agencies.
July 2003 - Changes to the Building Regulatory System
Changes 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 Certificates
Common building permit application form, prescribed order forms and Registered Code Agency Certificates.
Guides
Guides 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 List
The provincial statutes and regulations that are listed as applicable law under the Building Code and the corresponding contact information.
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers on the Changes to Ontario's Building Regulatory System

Ontario Building Code and Related Documents

Purchase Copies of Ontario's Building Code
Publications Ontario: Official publisher of the 2006 Building Code
Building Code Act and Building Code Online
Government of Ontario's e-Laws access to Statutes and associated Regulations
Amendments to the 1997 Ontario Building Code
This 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 Code
This 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 Code
This Table lists the amendments to code, formulae, standards, guidelines, protocols, procedures referenced in the 1997 OBC.
Standards referenced in the Ontario Building Code
This table lists the standards organizations referenced in the OBC.
1975-1997 Ontario Building Code Amendment History
This table lists the amendments to the OBC from 1975 to 1997.
Form for proposed change to the 1997 Ontario Building Code

Other Publications and Documents

Rural and Northern Advisory Panel
Final report of the Rural and Northern Advisory Panel
OAA/MAH/MAG Memorandum of Understanding
A 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 Inventory
This inventory gathers information on the number of current applications to develop residential lots by house type for each GTA municipality.
Public Pool Checklist
Group Homes
Office 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 Guide
Local septic system re-inspection initiatives information, June 2001
Réinspection des Systèmes Septiques
Information 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