Changes coming to the Ontario Building Code in 2025

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2024 Ontario Building Code: Key Changes Effective January 1, 2025

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) announced a new 2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC) which will be effective starting January 1st, 2025. Along with the efforts of harmonization among Provincial Codes and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), one of the desired goals is to reduce red tape and construction barriers. The 2024 OBC changes included the following factors;

  1. Housing supply and innovation
  2. Health and safety
  3. Cost
  4. Reduce red tape
  5. Better buildings

In some cases, where the construction documents were substantially complete on or before Dec. 31, 2024, an additional 3 months is provided, and applications may be filed on or before March 31, 2025. From April 1, 2025, all permit applications must use the 2024 Ontario Building Code.

Please reach out to the Township of South Glengarry’s Building Department if you have questions or would like additional information.

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