Thursday, July 16, 2026

Building codes under review


 

The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is inviting ideas to reduce building code regulations.


In a posting on the Environmental Registry of Ontario, the ministry said “we want your feedback on Ontario’s Building Code review so we can identify ways to reduce unnecessary costs, delays, complexity, and administrative burden, while maintaining health, safety, accessibility, and performance outcomes.


The invitation is open until Aug. 14.