The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has launched a full-scale review of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) that closes on August 14, 2026. This initiative aims to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up housing delivery.

this initiative aims to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up housing delivery. MMAH is requesting a high volume/quantity of submissions that speak to a variety of issue areas and particularly, if companies have geographic nuances that may be of relevance. We're encouraging members to submit your own submissions for this specific consultation.

For a complete overview of the consultation and information on how to submit your feedback, please refer to the Building Code Short-Term Advisory Body Consultation Paper or see CodeNews Issue 383.