Ontario · Amendment

Ontario building code updated with a new round of provincial amendments to the 2020 National Building Code

BUILDING CODE — under the Building Code Act, 1992

Recorded date: July 22, 2026
Detected: July 23, 2026. Verify commencement in the official source.

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Ontario has adopted a revised set of provincial amendments to the National Building Code of Canada 2020. The amendment document referenced in the regulation has been updated to a newer dated version, replacing the previous April 2026 document. Anyone applying for a building permit or designing construction to comply with the Ontario Building Code should ensure they are referencing the latest version of the Ontario Amendments to the National Building Code of Canada 2020. The transition rules for projects with permits issued on or before December 31, 2024 remain unchanged.

Who this affects
building permit applicants · architects and structural engineers · general contractors and builders · building officials and inspectors · developers and property owners

Check the official text
O. Reg. 163/24 on the official source ↗ · consolidated version 9 → 0

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