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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended Ontario's 2024 Building Code to support the development of four-storey townhouses and expand the use of cellular core polyvinyl chloride (PVC) drain-waste-vent (DWV) pipe. The following changes came into effect on July 22, 2026: Support Development of Four-Storey Townhouses The Ministry has made changes under Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code to remove design constraints for four-storey non-stacked townhouses, allowing their...

The newly established Building Code Advisory Body (BCAB), supported by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, is launching a 30-day consultation and has released the attached consultation paper to support this work. The BCAB is gathering input on opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens and improve Ontario's Building Code while maintaining health, safety, accessibility and performance outcomes. Stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to review the consultation paper...

In this episode, President John Lane is joined by Kirstin Jensen, Vice President of Policy, Advocacy & Relationships, at the Ontario Home Builders' Association. Together, they discuss the complexities and collaborative efforts involved in Ontario's building code review process, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. 🎧 Listen now here or on the OBOA mobile app.