New Ontario Building Code Changes Coming for Stairs

On Jan. 1, 2022, changes made regarding stairs, guardrails and handrails under the 2019 amendments to the OBC will come into force.

It is important for builders to review the plans for any homes expected to be under construction after January 1, 2022 to make sure they are following the new OBC requirements, even if they were sold prior to the changes.

With townhomes and other housing types building up to the property line, these new stairs requirements may require design modifications before you apply for a building permit.