The technical standards and documents on this page can help you with your permit application and construction process.
Chief Building Official Technical Directives
The Ontario Building Code is crucial for ensuring the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of buildings. However, its complex language and continuous changes can make it challenging to fully grasp, especially regarding specific technical details.
To address this, the City of Burlington’s Building Department has implemented "CBO Technical Directives." On behalf of the CBO, these directives provide technical interpretations of the OBC and Building Code Act requirements. They are created on an as-needed basis, reviewed and approved by the City's CBO and serve as the City's final interpretation of the OBC requirements outlined in each directive.
Whether you are an experienced professional, a building owner, or someone new to navigating regulations, understanding these interpretations is crucial for complying with the OBC and ensuring the successful execution of your projects.
Builder Tips
We share builder tips as part of our services to you. They are designed to help you:
- Gain a better understanding of the Ontario Building Code and other related legislation,
- to help you gain awareness of building requirements and practices, and
- to help reduce or avoid costs associated with fixing infractions.
For more information, please contact us.