Ontario Building Code Training Courses
Safe and efficient construction in our communities requires a high calibre of expertise among municipal building officials, builders, design professionals, and other Ontario Building Code users. Keeping up-to-date on the Building Code also promotes building safety and efficient construction within the province.
In addition, a range of Building Code practitioners must register under the Building Code in order to practice in Ontario. Code training can help them prepare for qualification examinations.
For complete information on qualification and registration, visit the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website.
A new edition of the Building Code goes into effect January 1, 2025, and this creates an additional need for Code training.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has transferred responsibility for Building Code training to George Brown College. This includes the development and delivery of both training courses and self-study manuals.
Training materials are delivered by the community college sector and potentially other authorized bodies, with George Brown College as the lead institution. Materials for the 2024 Building Code are currently being updated by George Brown College with an expected launch date of Spring 2025. In the meantime, the 2012 courses will continue to be offered as the Ministry’s 2012 BCIN exams will be available until the fall of 2025.
Course Delivery Organizations
George Brown College, in partnership with other training organizations, offers both overview and detailed technical courses to those involved in the enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulations as well as those involved in the design and supervision of construction.
Courses are provided through a variety of delivery methods: in-class (on campus), teacher-led online (virtual classroom), or self-directed online (independent study). For more information, review a complete list of course delivery organizations offering in-class courses.
Contact Information
Valeria Ivanova
Building Code Co-ordinator, George Brown College
buildingcode@georgebrown.ca
416-415-5000, ext. 6725