The 2024 code updates tactile walking surface indicators, power door operator requirements, and universal washroom layouts to better align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Structural and Environmental Resilience
Building professionals are encouraged to:
Several important safety changes affect stairs and guardrails: ontario building code 2024
This report is based on official Ontario Regulation 391/24, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing bulletins, and industry briefings as of April 2026.
To tackle the housing crisis, the code has redefined how we build: The 2024 code updates tactile walking surface indicators,
A general review by a Professional Engineer is now required for all work — a change that affects foundation and structural modification projects. Additionally, new requirements have been introduced for certain structural aspects of building construction to be designed by professional engineers and architects, aligning with National Construction Codes.
Here are the details on this specific change: power door operator requirements
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