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Ontario Building Code Review
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The Building Code Act, 1992 is the legislative framework governing the construction, renovation and change-of-use of a building in the province of Ontario. 
 
Ontario Building Code is a regulation under the Building Code Act. It establishes detailed technical and administrative requirements and minimum standards for building construction. The Ontario Building Code promotes public health and safety, fire protection, resource conservation, environmental integrity and accessibility. Its purpose is the promotion of public safety through the application of uniform building standards.
 
The Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code can be found on the Government of Ontario’s e-Laws site.

In addition to the above, other applicable laws may apply to development and building applications. Please contact Building Standards to discuss all other laws and requirements.
 

 Contact Information

 

Building Standards​​​

Phone: 905-832-8510
Inspection Services: 905-832-8511
City of Vaughan: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-832-8558

Email: buildingstandards@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1​​​

 

 Related Links

 
  • Building inspections
  • Building Standards department
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • City by-laws
  • Development Planning
  • Zoning by-laws
  • Zoning services
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Build Right Ontario
  • Code of Conduct for Building Officials (PDF)
  • Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013 (PDF)
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs
  • Ontario Association of Architects
  • Ontario Building Code
  • Ontario Building Code Act, 1992
  • Ontario Building Officials Association
  • Professional Engineers of Ontario
  • Tarion
  • York Region
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