Building Bulletins & Notices
In this section, learn more about Ontario Building Code updates, Building Bulletins of the Building Services, and other notices.
Notice to obtain a Zoning Certificate
Effective January 1, 2022, a Zoning Certificate is required before you apply for a building permit for a residential project. Learn more about the Zoning Certificate process.
Notice of Interim Control By-law
The Chief Building Official may not be able to issue a building permit for your proposed project until the Interim Control By-law has been lifted or an exemption approved by Council. Please visit the Development Pause (ICBL) section of our website for more information.
Notice of Updates to Application & Inspection Processes for New Home
Construction
Notice of Building Code Changes
February 28, 2023: Building permits are required for demountable stages and associated sound and lighting equipment towers. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r23030
Effective January 1, 2022: Changes to the Building Code related to stairs, guards, and handrails.
Building bulletins and advisories are issued to clarify and explain the interpretation and application of technical and administrative requirements of the Building Code, related standards, by-laws and processes.
Bulletin No. | Subject | Date Issued |
|---|---|---|
| BD.BB.18.01 | Reliance on Design Professionals | 2018-06-25 |
| BD.BB.18.02 | Prescribed Inspections & Consultant Reports | 2018-06-25 |
| BD.BB.18.03 | Refusal of Building Inspection Services | 2018-06-27 |
| BD.BB.18.04 | Public Disclosure of Building Records & Permit Drawings | 2018-07-09 |
| BD.BB.18.05 | Investigating Construction Without a Permit | 2018-07-09 |
| BD.BB.18.06 | Conditional Building Permits - Revoked March 24, 2021 | 2018-08-17 |
| BD.BB.18.07 | Heritage Buildings & OBC Compliance | 2018-08-17 |
| BD.BB.18.08 | Retaining Walls: Designated Structures | 2018-08-17 |
| BD.BB.18.09 | Commercial Cooking Systems | 2018-08-17 |
| BD.BB.18.10 | Verification of Fire Alarm Systems | 2018-08-17 |
| BD.BB.19.11 | Temporary Guards | 2019-01-30 |
| BD.BB.19.12 | Residential Decks | 2019-01-30 |
| BD.BB.19.13 | Start of Construction | 2019-05-13 |
| BD.BB.19.14 | Engineered Truss Drawings | 2019-05-14 |
| BD.BB.19.15 | Bed & Breakfast: Criteria for Change of Use Permit | 2019-05-14 |
| Fencing of Construction & Demolition Sites | 2019-07-03 | |
| BD.BB.20.17 | Remote Video Inspection Program | 2020-04-07 |
| BD.BB.21.18 | ICBL & Building Permits - Revoked December 16, 2021 | 2021-04-26 |
| BD.BB.21.19 | Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas | 2021-05-31 |
| BD.BB.21.20 | Occupant Load for AGCO Licensed Premises | 2021-06-01 |
| BD.BB.21.21 | Required Backwater Valves | 2021-06-02 |
| BD.BB.21.22 | Ventilation Requirements for Roofs | 2021-08-06 |
| BD.BB.21.23 | Inspection of Existing Buildings | 2021-08-06 |
Ontario Building Code Updates
Click here to learn more about updates to the Ontario Building Code
2021 Fall Consultation: The Next Edition of Ontario’s Building Code
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has launched a public consultation on proposed changes for the next edition of Ontario’s Building Code.
January 1, 2022
Amendments related to stairs, guards and handrails.