Dufferin County’s Building Services Division invites residents to attend an Open House on November 7, 2024 to learn about important updates in the 2024 Building Code.

This free event will be held at the Edelbrock Centre Meeting Room, 30 Centre St, Orangeville, from 3 to 6 pm.

During the Open House, residents can learn about changes in building regulations, including guidelines for:

• Two-unit houses
• Farm buildings
• HVAC and plumbing
• New measures for accessibility and radon mitigation

Residents will be able to ask County staff questions to understand the new requirements. Industry and community members are encouraged to join the County to learn how these updates may affect their projects.

For additional information, please contact Dufferin County at 519-941-2816 or visit the County’s website at www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services.

The 2024 Building Code comes into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month grace period until March 31, 2025 for certain designs that are already underway.

Permit applications must be submitted using the 2012 Building Code.

Permit applications may be submitted using the new 2024 Building Code.

Permit applications may be submitted using the 2012 Building Code if the applicant demonstrates that their working drawings were substantially complete by December 31, 2024.

Permit applications must be submitted using the 2024 Building Code.

Find an overview of the major changes here.

The Building Services Division provides services to seven municipalities in Dufferin County, encompassing approximately 1,470.7 square kilometres: Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur and Shelburne. Those looking for Building Services in Orangeville can visit the Town of Orangeville’s website.

The team ensures all buildings defined under the Ontario Building Code comply with the minimum standards set by the Province. It protects health, safety and general welfare in the community related to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.

Building Services is responsible for:

• Permit review and issuance
• Building inspections
• Code enforcement

Have questions or would like to set up a meeting with someone on the County Building team? Reach them from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30pm at 519-941-2816 ext. 2700 or by email at building@dufferincounty.ca.