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

3.7.4.5.Authorized Persons

(1) Persons who have the qualifications set out in Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a), (b) or (c) are prescribed for the purposes of subsection 15.17(1) of the Act. (2) The certificate of authorization referred to in subsection 15.17(2) of the Act shall, in accordance with the quality management plan described in Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(d), be signed by a representative of the registered code agency who has the qualifications set out in Clause 3.4.3.2.(1)(a) and shall contain the following information: (a) the name of the registered code agency and any identifying number issued by the director to the registered code agency, (b) the title, business address and business telephone number of a representative of the registered code agency who may be contacted to answer questions about the certificate and the authorization to which it relates, (c) the name of the authorized person and any identifying number issued by the director to the authorized person in respect of that person’s qualifications, (d) the scope of the powers that may be exercised and the functions that may be performed by the authorized person, (e) the date of issuance of the certificate. (3) Every person described in Sentence (1) shall carry his or her certificate of authorization when performing duties and shall produce the certificate for inspection upon request.

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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.