2024 Ontario Building Code Guide: Registration and Renewal for Construction Professionals
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Article 3.2.5.2: Registration and Renewal of a Registration
The Director may register or renew a registration if the applicant has successfully completed the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) examination program. This ensures a comprehensive knowledge of the Building Code Act and current regulations in the categories specified in the Code's qualification tables.
Grandfathering Provisions
Practitioners registered under the previous 2012 Building Code (O. Reg 332/12) as of December 31, 2024, are deemed registered under the new 2024 Code until their current term expires, provided they comply with the standard conditions of registration.
Article 3.2.5.3: Application Guidelines
Applications for registration or renewal must be submitted to the Director in the prescribed form. Key requirements include:
- Renewal applications must be submitted within 60 days before the current registration expires.
- Submission of an undertaking to comply with the conditions set out in Article 3.2.5.6.
- Provision of evidence regarding qualifications and updated contact information.
Article 3.2.5.4 & 3.2.5.5: Terms and Fees
Registrations typically expire one year after issuance, though the Director may stagger dates between 90 days and 18 months for initial registrations. For the 2025 calendar year and beyond, the registration or renewal fee is $128, while the examination fee is set at $150.
Article 3.2.5.6: Conditions of Registration
A critical condition of registration is that the registered person shall only carry out design activities for the specific types of buildings described in Table 3.5.2.1. that correspond to their specific class of registration.
Disclaimer: This content is generated from the Ontario Building Code for educational purposes. Always consult with a licensed professional engineer or your local building department before starting any construction project in London, Ontario.