myLaws

myLaws for starting and running a construction business and project provides links to codes, standards, regulations, legislation and guidelines.

As legislation changes check eLaws for updates and get advice from the appropriate authority before making decisions.

Ontario Building Code

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is responsible for the Ontario Building Code that regulates construction and building in Ontario.The MMAH provides information to through a number of publications.

If you have a question about the Ontario Building Code and need an interpretation or find out more about appeals and approvals contact:

Building and Development Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay St. 2nd floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Telehone: 416.585.6666
fax: 416.585.7455
email: codeinfo@mah.gov.on.ca

You can subscribe to the Code News online newsletter for up to date information on:

New amendments to the Ontario Building Code
Code interpretations issued by the Building and Development Branch
The latest Decisions issued by the Building Code Commission
The latest Authorizations issued by the Building Materials Evaluation Commission
The latest Minister's Rulings
Seminars scheduled in your area
Building code courses scheduled in your area

Municipal Bylaws

Municipalities have local bylaws that you need to be aware of before building. For a list of municipal websites see the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Electrical, Technical and Safety Standards

Electrical Safety Authority
Electrical Safety Code
Legislation - Electricity Act, 1998
Regulation - Ontario regulation 10/02 (2002 Code) has amended Oreg 164/99 (1998 Code)

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
Regulation of boilers, pressure vessels, elevating devices, natural gas and propane equipment

Canadian Safety Association
A not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. They develop standards to enhance public safety and health.