MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has released the 2006 Building Code, which requires that higher energy efficiency standards be met. Gas and propane ...

A recent change to the Ontario Building Code will require all furnaces installed in new-construction homes to be equipped with an electronically commutated motor (ECM ...

The new amended Ontario building code includes several provisions that improve accessibility for those with disabilities. The changes include power door operators at entrances to more buildings and at ...

An update to the Ontario Building Code that just came into effect with the dawn of 2025 should mean quieter, more eco-friendly and, perhaps more importantly, faster construction of new homes across ...

Changes to the Province of Ontario’s building code could include requirements for solar-ready roofs, more stringent heating/cooling efficiency requirements, and graywater reuse. Ontario’s code is ...

TORONTO - An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a “critical” shortage of building code officials in the province. The ...

New laws and regulations are coming to Ontario starting next month that will affect workers, those seeking childcare, and tenants. From zoning changes to increased water fees, here's a look at some of ...

The Town of Halton Hills held a public meeting on Oct. 6 to review upcoming changes to its building permit fees, as required under the Ontario Building Code.

On Tuesday, the union representing senior engineers working on government projects including highways and building code in ...