According to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Policy Position Paper on Accessibility in Buildings, the term “accessibility” encompasses several characteristics that ensure...
Parking structures can be standalone or part of multi-use buildings. They have some unique attributes that are different from those of an office building. One of the fundamental differences is there...
CSA standards are an important reference tool for Architects and Licensed Technologists OAA to ensure design and construction meet building code requirements. In upholding its responsibility to serve...
Looking Back at the First Half of 2022 The OAA has had a busy first half of this year, especially with respect to Policy and Government Relations (PGR) work. From weighing in on multiple public...
In late spring 2022, the Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) announced interim amendments to the 2012 Ontario Building Code that are scheduled to come into effect. One specific...
Last year, the OAA secured viewing access for all licensed members to CSA Standards referenced in the National and Ontario building codes through CSA OnDemand. CSA standards are an important...
As a reminder, the OAA has secured access for all licensed members to view CSA Standards referenced in the building codes used in Ontario. Architects and Licensed Technologists OAA are encouraged to...