Code of Conduct

We are committed to the highest standards of professional conduct. Members of the OBOA are expected to know and abide by their municipality’s code of conduct rules. Any code of conduct violations by Chief Building Officials or inspectors should be reported to their municipal employer.

7.1 (1) A principal authority shall establish and enforce a code of conduct for the chief building official and inspectors. 2002, c. 9, s. 12.

Purposes

(2) The following are the purposes of a code of conduct:

1. To promote appropriate standards of behaviour and enforcement actions by the chief building official and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act or the building code.

2. To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power, including unethical or illegal practices, by the chief building official and inspectors in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act or the building code.

3. To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act or the building code by the chief building official and inspectors. 2002, c. 9, s. 12.

Contents

(3) A code of conduct must provide for its enforcement and include policies or guidelines to be used when responding to allegations that the code has been breached and disciplinary actions that may be taken if the code is breached. 2002, c. 9, s. 12.

Public notice

(4) The principal authority shall ensure that the code of conduct is brought to the attention of the public. 2002, c. 9, s. 12.