Ontario CodeNews

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is initiating consultations on a proposed change to the Building Code to expand the permitted use of cellular core polyvinyl chloride Drain-Waste-Vent pipe (PVC pipe) to all residential combustible buildings. Currently, Division B, Article 7.2.5.16. of the Building Code permits the use of cellular core PVC pipe only in residential buildings containing one or two dwelling units or row houses up to three storeys. The proposed change

1. Consultation on Proposed Changes to Part 8 "Sewage Systems" of the Building Code The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has posted notices on the Environmental Registry of Ontario and the Regulatory Registry to propose changes to the Building Code related to Combined Treatment and Dispersal Systems. The proposal is available on the Environmental Registry of Ontario ero.ontario.ca/notice/026-0577 and the Regulatory Registry www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/5

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has made an administrative amendment to Ontario's 2024 Building Code to streamline approvals and support development within Downtown Brampton. This amendment will help enable construction of two City-identified development projects to proceed concurrently with the Brampton Riverwalk flood protection infrastructure. To protect public health and safety, the Building Code amendment will prevent the occupancy of new permanent building