OBOA News

In this episode of the Building Official Brief, OBOA President John Lane discusses the importance of customer service in building departments with Mike Seiling, Chief Building Official in the City of Kitchener. They explore how customer service intersects with enforcement, share examples of effective practices, and emphasize the need for proactive communication and relationship-building with customers. The conversation highlights the value of trust, respect, and continuous im

OBOA has received an update from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the BCIN examinations. The examinations are expected to transition to the  2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC) effective March 30, 2026. OBOA is well-positioned to support building practitioners as they prepare for the updated examinations. Our full suite of training courses, including overview courses specifically designed for BCIN exam preparation, aligns with the 2024 OBC and is intended

The Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form (a provincial form approved by the Minister) is being updated. Effective February 16, 2026, municipalities will be required to use this updated form for their building permit applications. The updated form is available at: Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish . Municipalities and other principal authorities that use local versions of the form based on the provincial form will need to update their forms by