FAQ

Here are the most frequently asked questons regarding Ontario Building Code manuals and courses.

How do I get more information about the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing?

For more information, visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website.

How do I subscribe to CodeNews?

To subscribe to CodeNews, send a request to codenews@ontario.ca.

How do I get an official copy of Ontario’s Building Code Act?

For a digital copy of the Building Code Act, visit the Ontario e-Laws site for Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23.

How do I get an official copy of Ontario Regulation 332/12, Building Code Act, 1992?

To review the regulation, visit the Ontario e-Laws site and for O. Reg. 332/12: Building Code (note that this regulation is revoked by O. Reg. 163/24: Building Code on January 1, 2025).

How do I get to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Building Code overview?

To learn more and get an overview, visit the Ontario’s Building Code page on the Government of Ontario website.

How do I get to the syllabi for building officials examination/qualificatons?

Details can be found on the Government of Ontario website, visit the study guides for Building Code examinations web page.

How do know when are the next available Ontario Building Code Examinations?

For examination details, visit the Ontario Building Code Examinations host website.

Where can I purchase the official Ontario Building Code materials?

Publications can be purchased through Publications Ontario and SOHO Business Solutions.

Where can I get more help?

Contact either Michael Leonard, Membership and Training Co-ordinator, OBOA at training@oboa.on.ca or 905-264-1662, ext. 224, or Valeria Ivanova, Building Code Co-ordinator, George Brown College at buildingcode@georgebrown.ca or 416-415-5000, ext. 6725.