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| 22-JUL-2020 | ONTARIO Building Code Act | The
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario
CodeNews e-bulletin #304, dated July 22, 2020, to announce that the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 received Royal Assent on July 21, 2020. The Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the Housing Services Act, 2011, the Building Code Act, 1992 and repeals the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act. The Act amends the Building Code Act, 1992 by enabling the future creation of an administrative authority. The changes are enabling in nature and allow for the administrative authority to deliver delegated services. These amendments will come into force at a later date, upon proclamation. While no decisions have been made about what specific services a future administrative authority would deliver, based on consultation feedback, the government has decided not to pursue the development of a framework to enable the use of certified professionals. The government has announced that the province will continue to engage stakeholders on the governance and accountability requirements a future administrative authority would have to adhere to, how it would fund its operations, and the services it would deliver. Transforming and modernizing the delivery of building code services also responds to the public health and safety recommendations from the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry. |
| 14-JUL-2020 | ALBERTA Safety Codes Act Ministerial Order  | Paul Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta
Municipal Affairs, advised on July 14, 2020, that Kelechi Madu, Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, made Ministerial Order No. TCS:003/20, dated July 7, 2020, to temporarily suspend or modify a selection of requirements under the Safety Codes Act. The temporary changes include:
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| 09-JUL-2020 | ONTARIO Building Code Act | Recognizing
that the Canadian and Ontario governments' responses to
the COVID-19 scamdemic has created significant hardship for
individuals, families and businesses and they need help to bounce back
from the serious health and economic impacts, on July 9, 2020,
the Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, introduced the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020,
part of a made-in-Ontario plan to help boost the province's economic
recovery, create thousands of jobs, put more opportunities within reach
of businesses, get infrastructure projects built faster, and improve
the quality of life in every community across the province. Schedule 1 of the Act proposes to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 to transfer the power to make Building Code regulations, from the Lieutenant governor in Council to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Schedule 1 also makes a number of other changes to the Building Code Act, 1992. |
| 09-JUL-2020 | ONTARIO Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 Elevating Devices O. Reg. 209/01 | The Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services posted Proposal Number 20-MGCS012 on Ontario's Regulatory Registry on July 2, 2020 to announce that it has posted a Consultation Survey
on proposed changes to enhance elevator safety and
availability by implementing relevant unproclaimed provisions in the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and put forward regulatory changes to:
You may use the Feedback Form to submit comments by August 4, 2020. |
| 07-JUL-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Fire Code Fire STANDATA | Alberta Municipal Affairs, advised on July 7, 2020, that the following Fire STANDATA is now available: This interpretation provides clarity for inspections of storage tank systems, as related to Part 4, and storage tank registration (inventory control), as related to Division C of the NFC(AE). |
| 02-JUL-2020 | QUEBEC Construction Code Chapter I.1, Energy efficiency of buildings  | Chapter I.1, Energy efficiency of buildings,
was added to the Construction Code of Québec, by a regulation which was
published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on May 13, 2020. The regulation aims to improve the energy performance of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings as well as large residential buildings and the new chapter is set to come into force on June 27, 2020. However, a transitional period of 18 months provides for the regulation to take full effect on December 27, 2021. For more information, see:
Over the next few months, the RBQ, in collaboration with Energy Transition Quebec (TEQ), will publish various tools to help construction professionals understand and apply the new requirements. To make it easier to locate, the RBQ has created the Energy Efficiency Web section. In addition to including all the information relating to the new regulations, this section also groups together the regulatory provisions relating to the energy performance of small residential buildings in force since 2012. Congratulations to the Régie du bâtiment du Québec for increasing the cost of construction during the greatest economic depression of the last 100 years - you guys deserve the Order of Stalin medal. |
| 02-JUL-2020 | NOVA SCOTIA 2017 Building Code | Joe
Rogers, P. Eng., Building Code Coordinator for the Province of Nova
Scotia, announced on June 27, 2020 that amendments to the Nova
Scotia Building Code Regulations (the Building Code) made pursuant to
the Building Code Act, Chapter 46, of the Acts of 1989 are anticipated
to be prescribed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to
come into effect throughout the Province of Nova Scotia on or after
September 30, 2020. The proposed amendments will require any new restaurants (as defined within the Food Safety Regulations made under Section 105 of the Heath Protection Act), including spaces within existing buildings, to be completely constructed in accordance with the barrier-free requirements contained in the Nova Scotia Building Code. This would include an accessible path of entry into the restaurant from the exterior of the building and access to barrier-free washroom facilities. This will align the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations with the decision by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Tribunal regarding accessibility within restaurants. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations are welcome on or before August 12, 2020 and should be forwarded to: Joe Rogers Building Code Coordinator Office of the Fire Marshal P.O. Box 231 Halifax Central Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2M4 These changes are identical to the changes sent out in March, however due to the COVID-19 situation, it was felt true public notice had not been given. See the News at CodeNews entry for 09-MAR-2020 below. |
| 26-JUN-2020 | ONTARIO 2020 Guide for Maintaining Building Plumbing After an Extended Vacancy QUEBEC 2020 Guide de recommandations pour las remise en service des réseaux d'eau des bâtiments inoccupés | The
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario
CodeNews e-bulletin #302, dated June 26, 2020, to announce that the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has published the "Guide for Maintaining Building Plumbing After an Extended Vacancy",
which outlines the procedures building owners and managers should
take to ensure the water in their building is safe. The guide is
available in English and French. Two months earlier, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec had produced a "Guide to Recommissioning Water Distribution Systems in Unoccupied Buildings", in association with:
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| 11-JUN-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code 2019 Fire Code Elevating Devices Codes Regulation Joint STANDATA |
Paul Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta
Municipal Affairs, advised on June 9, 2020, that the following joint
discipline STANDATA building, fire, elevating devices and electrical
interpretation is now available: Changes to the Elevating Devices Code have resulted in some confusion between the Elevating Devices Code, the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)) and the National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition (NFC(AE)) related to upgrading existing elevators when installing new Elevator Recall Control Supervisory Panels. The interpretation was issued jointly by:
Alberta has ONE single body overseeing all construction. Joint multidisciplinary interpretations are easy in Alberta. |
| 27-MAY-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code Safety Tips  |
Paul
Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs has
advised that, over the past year, the Alberta Safety Codes Council has
updated the Safety Tips for users of Alberta codes. The following Safety Tips are available, in (.pdf) on the Safety Code Council of Alberta website: Updated in April, 2020:
Updated in January, 2020:
Updated in October, 2019:
Updated in July, 2019
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| 20-MAY-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code Notice Building STANDATA |
Paul Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta
Municipal Affairs advised on May 20, 2020, that:
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| 12-MAY-2012 | ONTARIO 2012 Building Code |
The
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario
CodeNews e-bulletin #299, dated May 12, 2020, to announce that, on May
8, 2020, the Lieutenant Governor in Council made Ontario Regulation 209/20 and the
regulation was filed on May 11, 2020. The Ministry states that:
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| 08-MAY-2020 | ALBERTA 2021 Gas Codes CSA-B149.1-20 CSA-B149.2-20 CSA-B149.3-20 CSA-B149.5-20 |
Kate Davidson, Office Manager, Community and Technical
Support, Alberta Municipal Affairs announced
on May 8, 2020 that the following gas codes will be adopted under the
Gas Code Regulation (AR 111/2010) and come into effect on February 1,
2021 under the Safety Codes Act:
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| 08-MAY-2020 | BRITISH COLUMBIA 2018 Building Code Revision 3 |
The
British Columbia Ministry of Citizen’s Services has announced that the
BC Building Code revision effective April 30, 2020 has now been
consolidated within the online content and is now available on the BC
Publications website. A “Point in time” folder has been created which allows users to view the content of the BC Building Code as it read prior to April 30, 2020. The “Point in time” folders are accessible within each Part if applicable. Users of the binder version of the BC Building Code can download a .pdf copy of the updated pages. |
| 05-MAY-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code Building STANDATA |
On May 5, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs advised that
the following Building STANDATA is now available: |
| 30-APR-2020 | BRITISH COLUMBIA 2018 Building Code Revision 3 |
Andrew
Pape-Salmon, P.Eng., MRM, FCAE, Executive Director, Building
and
Safety Standards Branch, B.C. Office of Housing and Construction
Standards, has announed that Revision 3
of the British Columbia Building Code became effective on April 30,
2020, and applies to building permits applied for on or after
this date. Revision 3 is an amendment to the British Columbia Building Code 2018 to adopt the 2016 edition of the CSA Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. This change aligns with Ministerial Order No. M259 which similarly amends the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation under the Safety Standards Act. The 2016 edition includes requirements for: • Customized maintenance control programs; and • Testing of elevators and moving walkways. The online British Columbia Building Code 2018 will be updated to reflect the Revision 3 changes. Customers with binder copies of the British Columbia Building Code, will be able to print the updated code sections online at www.bccodes.ca shortly. Technical Safety BC has published a notification about this change available on its website. Questions about elevating devices, including permits, should be directed to Technical Safety BC. If you have any questions about British Columbia Building Code changes, please email: |
| 29-APR-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code 2019 Fire Code Building STANDATA Fire STANDATA |
On April 29, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs advised
that: The following joint
Building/Fire STANDATA Interpretations are now available:
The following Fire STANDATA are now available: |
| 23-APR-2020 | ONTARIO Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990 |
 Ontario Regulation 165/20, made
on April 22, 2020 (7:20 pm) and filed on April 22,
2020 extends and renews Emergency Orders made under the Emergency Management and Civil
Protection Act until May 6, 2020. |
| 22-APR-2020 | ONTARIO Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 |
Review
and Appeal Processes under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997: Fire Marshal's Communiqué 2020-07, dated April 9, 2020, announced that Ontario Regulation 73/20, made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act had been filed on March 20, 2020. O. Reg. 73/20 suspended the limitation periods of any provision of any statute, regulation, rule, by-law or order of the Government of Ontario for the duration of the emergency, retroactive to March 16, 2020, and in particular:
Fire Marshal's Communiqué 2020-09, dated April 14, 2020, announced that Ontario Regulation 144/20, made under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, was filed and came into force on April 11, 2020. See further details in the News at CodeNews entry for 17-APR-2020. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has provided further information on O. Reg. 73/20 and O. Reg. 144/20 in its e-Bulletin #003/20, dated April 17, 2020. |
| 17-APR-2020 | ONTARIO Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990 |
On March 17, 2020, at 7:30 am, the Lieutenant Governor
in Council made Ontario Regulation 50/20 to
declare an emergency, pursuant to section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil
Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter E.9, in the whole of
the Province of Ontario, in response to the outbreak of a communicable
disease, namely the COVID-19 coronavirus disease, since it was deemed
to constitute a danger of major proportions that could result in
serious harm to persons. EMERGENCY ORDERS: Subsequent Emergency Orders, made as Ontario Regulations,
O. Reg. 130/20 and O. Reg. 131/20, made on April 7, 2020, revoked the power of Ontario municipalities to prohibit and regulate with respect to noise made in connection with the following:
Exemptions for temporary health or residential facilities from the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, Municipal Zoning By-laws, Interim Control By-laws, and Site Plan Control: The Ontario government recognized the urgent necessity to increase capacity and address pressures on the hospital system resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, including supporting hospitals to find alternative accommodation or care for patients. The government also recognized the need to support municipalities to find alternative sleeping accommodations for individuals as part of the response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, including to help maintain physical distancing. However, certain legislative provisions are impeding the ability to quickly establish facilities for the care, welfare, safety and shelter of individuals, including emergency shelters and hospitals. Therefore, O. Reg. 141/20 was made on April 9, 2020 to exempt:
O. Reg. 141/20 requires the Architect, Professional Engineer, and the Chief Building Official to fulfill certain conditions before the facility or a part of the facility can be occupied. O. Reg. 141/20 is retroactive to March 17, 2020. Exemption for temporary health or residential facilities from certain requirements in the Fire Code: O. Reg. 144/20 was made on April 11, 2020 to exempt a temporary health or residential facility from Articles 2.1.2.2. and 2.9.1.1. and Part 9 of Division B of the Ontario Fire Code. O. Reg. 144/20 requires that an owner, or future owner, of a temporary health or residential facility shall notify the Chief Fire Official of the location of the temporary health or residential facility prior to or as soon as practicable after, (a) construction of the temporary health or residential facility begins; (b) conversion of the building or structure into a temporary health or residential facility begins; or (c) the use of the building or structure is changed to that of a temporary health or residential facility. O. Reg. 144/20 came into force on April 11, 2020 |
| 31-MAR-2020 | ONTARIO 2007 Ontario Fire Code 2015 Ontario Fire Code Compendium  |
In its Bulletin #002/20,
dated March 31, 2020, the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency
Management (OFMEM) announced that a new amendment package is now
available for the “2015 Fire Code Compendium” publication in
cooperation with ServiceOntario Publications. The amendment
package relates to the following content:
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| 15-MAR-2020 | ONTARIO Building Code Act, 1992  |
Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and
Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 received First
Reading in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on
March 12, 2020. Bill 184 contains four schedules:
If the administration of any of the provisions of the Act is delegated to the administrative authority, the board of directors of the authority must appoint a director. Depending on which provisions are delegated, the board of directors may be required to appoint a chief building inspector or a licensing registrar, or both. |
| 10-MAR-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code 2019 Fire Code CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code STANDATA |
On
March 10, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs advised that: The following
Building Code/Plumbing Code Bulletin was issued:
The following
Building Code Interpretations were issued:
The following
Building Code/Gas Code Interpretation was issued:
The following
Building Code Interpretation was issued:
The following
Building Code Interpretation was issued:
The following joint
Fire/Building Code Variance was issued:
The following
Fire/Building Code Variance was issued:
The following Fire
Code Bulletin was issued:
The following joint
Fire/Building Code Variance was issued:
The following
Fire/Building Code Variance was issued:
The following
Building Code Interpretation/Plumbing Code Bulletin was issued:
The following
Building Code/Plumbing Code Bulletin was issued:
The following joint
Building/Gas Code Interpretation was issued:
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| 09-MAR-2020 | NOVA SCOTIA 2017 Building Code |
Joe Rogers, P. Eng.,
Building Code Coordinator for the Province of Nova Scotia, announced on
March 9, 2020 that proposed amendments
to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (the Building Code) made
pursuant to the Building Code Act, Chapter 46, of the Acts of 1989 are
anticipated to be prescribed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing to come into effect on or after September 30, 2020. The proposed amendments will require any new restaurants (as defined within the Food Safety Regulations made under Section 105 of the Heath Protection Act), including spaces within existing buildings, to be completely constructed in accordance with the barrier-free requirements contained in the Nova Scotia Building Code, including an accessible path of entry into the restaurant from the exterior of the building and access to barrier-free washroom facilities. A Questions and Answers Guide has been prepared to assist code users. The proposed amendments are intended to align the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations with a decision by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Tribunal regarding accessibility within restaurants. Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations may be sent on or before April 24, 2020 to: Joe Rogers, Building Code Coordinator, Office of the Fire Marshal, P.O. Box 231, Halifax Central, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2M4 |
| 02-MAR-2020 | ONTARIO 2012 Building Code |
On March 2, 2020,
Ontario's Regulatory Registry posted Proposal Number 20-MMAH004 to
advise that ERO notice number 019-1406 had
been posted. On February 28, 2020, the Ontario government had posted ERO notice number 019-1406 on the Environmental Registry, that it is holding a public consultation on several proposed regulatory matters pertaining to Community Benefits Authority under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and the Building Code Act. In particular, the Ontario government is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) in order to amend the list of applicable laws. It is proposed that the Building Code be amended to add the community benefits charge authority to the list of items under Article 1.4.1.3 (Definition of Applicable Law) in Division A. This amendment would establish a mechanism for ensuring the payment of community benefits charges prior to the issuance of a building permit. The consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 30, 2020. |
| 20-FEB-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Building Code 2019 Fire Code STANDATA Variance |
On February 19, 2020,
Alberta Municipal Affairs advised that the
following joint Building/Fire Code Variance was
issued: The purpose of this variance is to permit the construction of buildings of up to 12-storeys in building height of encapsulated mass timber construction, as an alternative solution to the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code - 2019 Alberta Edition. Many thanks to Paul Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal Affairs for notifying CodeNews.ca. |
| 19-FEB-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Fire Code STANDATA Bulletins & Variances |
On
February 19, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs advised that the following
Fire Code STANDATA Bulletins and Variances, and Interpretations
were
issued:
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| 19-FEB-2020 | ONTARIO 2012 Building Code |
On February 18, 2020, the
Ontario government posted a notice on the Regulatory Registry that it is
proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) in order
to amend the list of applicable
laws.
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| 13-FEB-2020 | CITY OF VANCOUVER 2019 Vancouver Building and Plumbing By-laws |
On February 13, 2020, the City of Vancouver announced that the electronic digital versions of the 2019
Vancouver Building and Plumbing By-laws are now accessible
for on-line viewing at no cost.The Province of Ontario was the first jurisdiction in Canada to make its Building Code available for free download TWENTY YEARS AGO. In the past year, the National Research Council, the Alberta Government, and the B.C. Government have finally recognized the wisdom of Ontario's pioneering policy decision of twenty years ago: YOU CANNOT EXPECT THE PEOPLE TO OBEY THE LAW, IF THE PEOPLE HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE LAW IS. |
| 12-FEB-2020 | BRITISH COLUMBIA 2018 Building Code Information Bulletins |
On
February 12, 2020, Andrew Pape-Salmon, P.Eng., MRM, FCAE,
Executive Director, Building and Safety Standards Branch, B.C. Office
of Housing and Construction Standards, announed that
Information
Bulletins concerning Revision 2 to the British Columbia Building
Code were posted on the BC website. The following Information Bulletins were posted/updated recently: Information
Bulletin No. B19-04
Changes to the BC Building Code for Secondary Suites Dated: December 12, 2019 The Province of British Columbia is working to remove barriers to the creation of more affordable housing, including secondary suites. Previously, secondary suites could only be built in single detached homes and could not exceed a certain size. Effective December 12, 2019, the BC Building Code will allow the construction of new secondary suites in more types of houses, such as duplexes and row housing. Size restrictions for secondary suites have also been removed. This will provide local governments with more options for land use planning. This bulletin provides further information about Revision 2 of the BC Building Code 2018 (BC Code) for the design and construction of new secondary suites in more building types. Information Bulletin No. B19-05 Secondary Suites, Changes to Design and Construction Requirements British Columbia Building Code 2018 Revision 2 Dated: December 12, 2019 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about Revision 2 changes to the British Columbia Building Code 2018 (BC Code) for the design and construction of new secondary suites. Changes are effective December 12, 2019 and apply to projects for which a permit is applied for on or after this date. A separate bulletin B19-04 discusses how the BC Code changes to secondary suite requirements may impact land use planning. Information Bulletin No. B19-06-R Revision 2 to the British Columbia Building Code 2018 Dated: December 12, 2019 Revised: December 18, 2019 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about Revision 2 changes to the British Columbia Building Code (BC Code). Changes are effective December 12, 2019 and apply to projects for which a permit is applied for on or after this date. Information Bulletin No. B19-07 New Provisions for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction British Columbia Building Code 2018 Revision 2 Dated: December 12, 2019 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about Revision 2 additions to the British Columbia Building Code 2018 (BC Code) related to the early and localized adoption of provisions for encapsulated mass timber construction (EMTC). The additions are effective December 12, 2019 and apply to projects for which a permit is applied for on or after this date. Information Bulletin No. B19-08 Changes to the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 and Part 9 Buildings British Columbia Building Code 2018 Revision 2 Dated: December 20, 2019 The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about Revision 2 changes to the British Columbia Building Code 2018 (BC Code) related to the BC Energy Step Code (which forms part of the BC Code). The changes are effective December 12, 2019 and apply to projects for which a permit is applied for on or after this date within participating jurisdictions. For British Columbia Code interpretation questions, you are invited to e-mail your inquiry to the British Columbia Building and Safety Standards Branch. |
| 07-FEB-2020 | ONTARIO Building Code Commission Building Materials Evaluation Commission |
The
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario
CodeNews e-bulletin #295, dated February 5, 2020, to announce that it
has removed
the following documents from its web site:
In the future, Building Code Commisison Rulings will be available only on CanLII, the Canadian Legal Information Institute, web site. CanLII has posted 8 BCC Rulings that were issued in 2019. The only way to obtain a copy of an earlier (pre-2019) BCC Ruling is to e-mail a request to: codeinfo@mah.gov.on.ca .... and wait ....... and wait ........ and wait ........ and wait ......... and wait ...... and wait ..... Building Materials Evaluation Commission Authorizations The Ministry still publishes a list of current and valid BMEC Authorizations. However, the only way to obtain a copy of a BMEC Authorization is to:
Since Minister’s Rulings approving the use of materials, systems and designs endorsed by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre will no longer be available on-line, the only way to obtain a copy of a Minister's Ruling will be to
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| 24-JAN-2020 | ALBERTA 2019 Alberta Building Code |
 On
January 24, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu
announced that Alberta will allow wood-building construction
for
up to 12 storeys. Alberta will become the first province in
Canada to allow the practice province-wide. The announcement was part
of Alberta's Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week.Todayville.com reported that Minister Madhu stated: “Not
only will this decision support the forestry industry and land
developers, it will provide affordability to homebuyers, bolster
employment, and give Alberta a competitive advantage. We made this
change knowing that mass timber products are safe and that these
buildings will meet all necessary standards.”
Many thanks to
Paul Chang, Provincial Building Administrator, Alberta Municipal
Affairs for notifying CodeNews.ca. |
| 20-JAN-2020 | ALBERTA Electrical STANDATA Bulletins, Variances, Interpretations |
On
January 20, 2020, Alberta Municipal Affairs advised that the following
Electrical STANDATA Bulletins, Variances, and Interpretations
were
issued:
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| 16-JAN-2020 | ONTARIO 2012 Building Code |
The
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued Ontario
CodeNews e-bulletin #294, dated January 16, 2020, to announce that, in
order to help provide an overview of the OBC amendments contained in O.
Reg. 88/19, a summary of these changes has been posted on the Ministry website. The summary is very factual and does not provide any background regarding the rationale for the changes. |
| 15-JAN-2020 | National Research Council
of Canada CCBFC National Building Code National Fire Code National Plumbing Code |
The Canadian Commission
on Building and Fire Codes
(CCBFC) invites code users and stakeholders to participate in the Winter 2020 Public Review of
proposed changes to the following Codes Canada publications:
The CCBFC has published a Summary of Significant Changes and a Listing of All Changes. CodeNews.ca thanks our loyal reader, Brad Smale, Chief Building Official, Township of Norwich, for alerting us to this news. |
| 15-JAN-2020 | NOVA SCOTIA Fire Safety Act Fire Safety Regulations |
Lorelei
Atkinson, Fire Code Coordinator, Nova Scotia Office of the
Fire
Marshal, advised that the Nova Scotia Governor in Council made N.S. Reg. 3/2020 on
January 14, 2020 to amend the Fire Safety Regulations to include
Revisions and Errata to the 2015 National Fire Code of Canada, along
with a few minor housekeeping items. Some of the changes include::
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| 10-JAN-2020 | ALBERTA STANDATA 2019 Alberta Building Code Building Code Bulletins |
On January 10, 2020,
Alberta Municipal Affairs advised
that the following STANDATA Building Code Interpretations were issued: |
| 04-JAN-2020 | ALBERTA STANDATA 2019 Alberta Building Code Building Code Interpretations |
On January 3, 2020,
Alberta Municipal Affairs advised
that the following STANDATA Building Code Interpretations were issued:
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| 03-JAN-2020 | CANADA Canadian Free Trade Agreement Reconciliation Agreement for Canadian Registration Numbers for Pressure Equipment |
La Régie du bâtiment du
Québec has announced
that decree number 1196-2019, published in the Gazette
officielle
du Québec on December 26, 2019, has ratified the Reconciliation
Agreement for Canadian Registration Numbers for Pressure Equipment,
made under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, between the
following provinces and territories:
Internal trade within Canada is a real mess. It is well known that Quebec is the least open to interprovincial trade. The Montreal Economic Institute and the Canadian Constitution Foundation have reported that interprovincial trade barriers cost between $3,500 and $9,200 per Canadian household every year. |
| 2019 | SEE 2019 NEWS ARCHIVES | Link to archives of News at CodeNews for items posted between January 1 - December 31, 2019. |
| 2018 | SEE 2018 NEWS ARCHIVES | Link to archives of News at CodeNews for items posted between January 1 - December 31, 2018. |
| 2017 | SEE 2017 NEWS ARCHIVES | Link to archives of News at CodeNews for items posted between January 1 - December 31, 2017. |
| 2016 | SEE 2016 NEWS ARCHIVES | Link to archives of News at CodeNews for items posted between January 1 - December 31, 2016. |
| 2015 | SEE 2015 NEWS ARCHIVES | Link to archives of News at CodeNews for items posted between January 1 - December 31, 2015. |
| PRIOR
TO 01-JAN-2015 |
SEE
NEWS ARCHIVES |
Link to archives of News at
CodeNews for items posted prior to January 1, 2015. |
DATE |
SEMINAR |
| Wednesday 04-DEC-2019 |
Alek
Antoniuk was a speaker at The Buildings Show 2019, which
took place at the
Metro Toronto Convention Centre. He spoke at: Session WS111 - The 2020 Ontario Building Code Updates, in Room 701A of the South Building, to an audience of over 230 persons. THIS PRESENTATION WAS SOLD OUT DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION SLIDE DECK |
| Thursday 29-NOV-2018 |
Alek
Antoniuk was a speaker at The
Buildings Show 2018. The event took
place
on November 28 - 29 in the South and North Buildings of the Metro
Toronto Convention Centre. He spoke at Session, TS103 - Ontario Building Code Update: Three of the Most Recent Changes You Need Know, on Thursday, November 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 715 of the South Building. THIS PRESENTATION WAS SOLD OUT DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION SLIDE DECK |
| Friday 22-JUN-2018 |
Due
to popular demand, Alek Antoniuk delivered a repeat seminar on
the recent major changes to the Ontario Building Code and Act that was
delivered at the 2018 AATO Annual General Meeting and Conference.
|
| Friday 27-APR-2018 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the recent major changes to the Ontario Building Code and Act at the 2018 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, on Friday, April 27, 2018, in Vaughan, Ontario. |
| Wednesday 21-MAR-2018 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the major
changes to the Ontario Building Code,
contained in O. Reg. 139/17, for the
Golden Triangle Chapter of the OBOA on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The Golden Triangle Chapter has opened the presentation to designers and other code users for a nominal fee of $40 for the seminar. |
| Thursday 25-JAN-2018 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the major changes
to the Ontario Building Code, contained
in O. Reg. 139/17, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, as well
as the changes that will
come into effect on January 1, 2018 and January 1, 2020, for the
Greater Toronto Area Chapter of the OBOA. Three slide decks
were
presented:
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| Thursday 18-JAN-2018 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the major changes
to the Ontario Building Code, contained
in O. Reg. 139/17, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, as well
as the changes that will
come into effect on January 1, 2018 and January 1, 2020, for the
Niagara District Chapter of the OBOA.. Three slide decks were
presented:
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| Tuesday 12-DEC-2017 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the major changes
to the Ontario Building Code, contained
in O. Reg. 139/17, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, as well
as the changes that will
come into effect on January 1, 2018, for the City of Niagara Falls'
Building and Fire Services staff.. Three slide decks were
presented
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| Tuesday 14-NOV-2017 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a seminar on the major changes
to retirement homes and houses, contained
in O. Reg. 139/17, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, as well
as the electric vehicle charging station requirements that
will
come into effect on January 1, 2018, to a meeting of
the Wellington Waterloo District Chapter of the OBOA. CodeNews Consulting Corp., Consulting Architect, has prepared an additional presentation that will be of interest to architects, engineers, other designers, building officials, and builders on:
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| Wednesday 26-JUL-2017 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a presentations on the major
changes to retirement homes and houses, contained
in O. Reg. 139/17, which came into effect on July 1, 2017, for the Town
of Orangeville's Building Department and its invited guests, including
selected architects, engineers, and municipal building officials. Presentations are now available for your organization. CodeNews Consulting Corp., Consulting Architect, is not aware of the general availability of any presentations on the recent OBC changes. Therefore, CodeNews has prepared the following two presentations that will be of interest to architects, engineers, other designers, building officials, and builders:
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| Wednesday 08-JUL-2015 |
Alek
Antoniuk delivered a presentation titled: "Considerations for Building & Fire
Departments in Enforcing the Code" at the Fire and Life Safety in Modern Construction
Seminars, in Waterloo, Ontario, hosted by the University of Waterloo and Sereca
Consulting.
This presentation examines the implications of 6-storey wood
framed construction for building and fire officials.
Ontario's Exit
Cocoon Conundrum is explained. The slide deck for this presentation contains slides from a presentation titled: "Mid-rise Wood Frame Buildings", dated April 7, 2015, presented by Alan Shaw, CBO, City of Sarnia, Vice President of the Ontario Building Officials Associaiton (OBOA). Use of the OBOA's material in this slide deck is authorized by Mike Seiling, President of the OBOA. |
| 8:30-12:00 14:00-17:30 Friday 09-MAY-2014 |
Alek
Antoniuk delivered a presentation titled: “New Accessibility
Changes to the Building Code” at the 2014 OAA Conference. A morning session and an afternoon session were held at
the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel, 900 René-Lévesque
Boulevard West, Montréal. The “New Accessibility Changes to the Building Code” presentation consists of Slide Deck 1 and Slide Deck 2 and references the following documents:
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| Tuesday 01-APR-2014 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a presentation titled: “Ontario Building Code - April 2014 Update” at the Dinner Meeting of the Toronto Chapter of Construction Specifications Canada. |
| Thursday 13-FEB-2014 |
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers,
National Capital Region Chapter, held its 32nd Annual Meeting
and Education Forum in Ottawa, Ontario. Keynote Speakers for the topic of Mid-Rise Wood Frame Construction were:
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| Wednesday 22-JAN-2014 |
Alek
Antoniuk and David Johnson presented a seminar on "
Understanding the Impact on Multi-residential Construction of Changes
to Part 3, 2014 Ontario Building Code & the Announced
Requirements for
Accessibilty for 2015". This seminar is sponsored by RESCON
and buildABILITY. Alek Antoniuk's presentation is titled: "An Overview of the Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code" and is intended to cover the highlights of the changes to the 2012 Ontario Building Code resulting from the filing of O. Reg. 368/13, as they apply to “Part 3" multi-residential buildings. The presentation references the following documents:
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| Tuesday 10-DEC-2013 |
Alek Antoniuk delivered a NORR
ed presentation titled: “2012 Ontario Building Code Update”. The presentation referenced the following documents:
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| RESCON Industry News October 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #10 provides an update on current consultations on building related legislation and standards and provides further information on the "X" Permit proposal for Ontario. |
| RESCON Industry News September 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #9 examines whether it is possible to cut the Gordian Knot around construction regulations in Ontario and points to the example of Quebec and Alberta. |
| RESCON Industry News August 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #8 provides
a chronological list of changes to Building Code documents related to
the barrier-free changes and also asks the question: “Is Information on the OBC Accessibility (Barrier-Free) Changes Readily Accessible?” |
| RESCON Industry News May 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #7 reports on efforts to release the more than 92 unpublished rulings that have been made by the Building Code Commission since 2010, including recent rulings on standpipe and hose systems. |
| RESCON Industry News April 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #6 examines whether Ontario's building regulatory system is capable of efficiently adapting to new technologies, such as off grid buildings. |
| RESCON Industry News March 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #5 reports on a recent ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that a municipality is not liable for any harm or damage resulting from any act or omission of a Registered Code Agency. |
| RESCON Industry News February 2015 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #4 reviews the new Ontario Building Code mid-rise combustible construction requirements of Ontario Regulation 191/14 and how Ontario's building exit rules may create problems for your design. |
| RESCON Industry News December 2014 |
From the December 2014 RESCON Industry News:Regulatory reform is long overdueI encourage you to read and comment on Alek Antoniuk’s latest RESCON CodeLetter #3. RESCON has long been an advocate of Regulatory Change in Ontario as we believe the current system that regulates Development/Building activities is no longer capable of responding in an efficient manner to the rapid changes in processing information and construction activities, resulting from the use of new and emerging technologies. I asked Alek to tackle this subject, given that the expertise he developed while at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing puts him in a unique position to share his perspective on this topic. RESCON believes it’s time to start a conversation between industry stakeholders and the regulators who control our Industry on how we can affect the changes that would benefit all by:
Join the
conversation. Now is the time for action.
Michael Steele. B. Tech. (C.M.) Director, Technical Standards / RESCON Email: michael.steele@rescon.com |
| RESCON Industry News September 2014 |
In this issue, Alek Antoniuk's RESCON CodeLetter #2 reviews the new Ontario Building Code accessibility and barrier-free design requirements of Ontario Regulation 368/13 and how they may affect your building project if you apply for a building permit after January 1, 2015. |
| RESCON Industry News August 2014 |
This issue includes Alek Antoniuk's first article of the RESCON CodeLetter, of a series of articles that will be released throughout the year. |
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| COUNTRY | INFECTION RATE persons / 100,000 |
DEATH RATE persons / 100,000 |
| Canada | 297 | 23.5 |
| Denmark | 230 | 10.5 |
| Germany | 244 | 11.0 |
| Italy | 405 | 58.0 |
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