DIVISION C · PART 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONSUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

3.7.4.2.Plans Review and Inspection Activities

(1) The registered code agency shall ensure that plans review and inspection activities of the registered code agency are carried out by a person who has the qualifications set out in Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(b) or (c) in respect of the type of building set out in Column 3 of Table 3.5.2.2. for which the person is carrying out the activities. (2) A registered code agency shall prepare written records of every inspection of the construction of a building that is undertaken by the registered code agency in the course of performing functions under an appointment. (3) The record required under Sentence (2) shall include, (a) the date of receipt of the notice of readiness for inspection, if any, (b) the date of the inspection, (c) the reason for the inspection, and (d) whether non-compliance with this Code was observed in the course of the inspection and the details of the non- compliance. (4) If a registered code agency has issued an order under subsection 12(2), 13(1) or 13(6) of the Act, the registered code agency shall prepare a written record consisting of, (a) a copy of the order, (b) the persons on whom the order was served and the date and manner of service, (c) when and how the order was complied with, and (d) if the order has not been complied with, the efforts made by the registered code agency to achieve compliance by the persons responsible for compliance.

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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.