SC-1 — Code of Conduct for Registered Code Agencies
1. Standards
A registered code agency shall at all times undertake its responsibilities in a professional manner, and in conformance with the provisions of the Building Code Act, 1992, the building code, and all applicable legislation.
Building code provisions which contain requirements pertaining to the conduct of a registered code agency, include:
Table 1
| Division C | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Sentence 3.4.3.9.(2) | Suspension, Revocation, Refusal to Register or Renew a Registration |
| Subsection 3.7.2. | When a Registered Code Agency may not be Appointed or Continue to Act Under an Appointment |
| Sentence 3.7.4.1.(1) | Manner in which a Registered Code Agency shall Perform Functions |
| Article 3.7.4.3. | Issuance of Certificates by Registered Code Agencies |
| Article 3.7.4.4. | Issuance of Orders by Registered Code Agencies |
| Article 3.7.4.5. | Authorized Persons |
| Article 3.7.4.6. | Prohibition |
| Article 3.7.4.7. | Information and Records |
| Sentence 3.7.6.2.(1) | Information to be Provided by a Registered Code Agency to the Director |
| Article 3.7.6.3. | Information to be Provided by a Registered Code Agency to the Chief Building Official |
| Subsection 3.7.7. | Referral of Stop Work Order |
| Column 1 | 2 |
2. Application
A registered code agency shall ensure that its officers, directors, employees and other persons engaged to perform functions on behalf of the registered code agency, perform their functions in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.
3. Respect
A registered code agency, while carrying out its functions under an appointment, shall treat persons applying for or holding permits under section 8 of the Building Code Act, as well as persons responsible for design activities, persons engaged in construction, and other persons with whom a registered code agency may come into contact in the course of carrying out its responsibilities, with respect, by being courteous at all times and in all situations.