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Ontario has released a new Building Code to reduce regulatory burdens for the construction industry, increase the safety and quality of buildings, and make it easier to build housing. The 2024 Building Code streamlines processes for the sector and increases harmonization with the National Construction Codes by eliminating at least 1,730 technical variations between the provincial and national requirements. This latest edition of the Building Code was developed in consultation with our partners in the sector -- including building officials, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders and the construction industry -- to ensure that Ontario's buildings continue to be among the safest in North America.