Ontario's Building Code was developed in consultation with our partners in the sector — including building officials, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders and the construction industry — to ensure that Ontario’s buildings continue to be among the safest in North America.

Get the 2024 Building Code Compendium

The 2024 Building Code Compendium is available in multiple formats:

CodeNews

CodeNews provides up-to-date information about Ontario’s Building Code. Sign up to be alerted when changes are made to the Building Code and when a new edition of the 2024 Building Code Compendium is made available.

Compliance

Building Code updates

Regulatory roles for construction and renovation

Accessibility in Ontario’s Building Code

Building Materials Evaluation Commission

Enforcement of the Building Code is the responsibility of municipal building officials. Contact your municipality for assistance with Code enforcement.

Certification

Study guides for 2024 Building Code exams

Become a registered building practitioner

Request a digital copy of the 2012 Building Code Compendium

Streamlined certification for out-of-province building officials

Building inspector internship program

Information for applicants

Guidelines for municipalities

Qualification and Registration Tracking System (QuARTS)

QuARTS registration and sign-in

All building practitioners and organizations regulated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s (MMAH) qualification program must register using QuARTS. Practitioners and organizations can use QuARTS to: 

  • manage their registrations
  • get a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)
  • pay fees
  • receive renewal notices

QuARTS public search registry

Looking for a registered building practitioner or organization? Search QuARTS by name, BCIN, registration type, location and more. 

Building Code review

Learn about the independent advisory body modernizing Ontario’s Building Code while maintaining public health, safety and accessibility.

Safety reports

2016 Report of the Building Safety Technical Advisory Panel   
Recommendations to increase the safety of existing buildings following the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry. Request a copy of the report.

Fire safety during construction of 5 and 6 storey wood buildings   
This guideline outlines some of the best practices for fire safety during the construction of five and six storey buildings of predominantly wood (combustible) construction. Request a copy of the report.

Building Materials Evaluation Commission (BMEC)

Learn about our work to allow innovative materials and building design for projects and structures.

BMEC policies and procedures handbook

List of recent BMEC authorizations

Building Code Commission (BCC)

Learn how we resolve Building Code disputes and request a hearing.

BCC process and procedures handbook