In the world of building design, there exist situations where projects have features that are unique, non-standard, or do not readily conform to the exact language of the Building Code’s requirements. However, such designs may still satisfy the intent of the Code requirements, thereby providing a safe environment for all occupants and full functionality for the project. In such situations, it is necessary to bring the case forward to a Building Code Commission Hearing. The mandate of the Building Code Commission, pursuant to the Building Code Act, is to hold hearings and make decisions to resolve disputes between affected parties concerning the sufficiency of compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Code.

That’s where our team of experts come in; with over 20 years of experience and a high success rate with Building Code Commission Hearings, we help clients to resolve Building Code disputes, resulting in safe, compliant, and functioning projects. As a part of our services, we:

• Review the matter of dispute concerning a project’s compliance with the Building Code.
• Aid the project team in bringing the dispute to a Building Code Commission hearing (when deemed necessary).
• Act as the Client agent requesting a Commission hearing, prepare all supporting documents for the matter in dispute.
• Gather all correspondences between the Client and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Complete all application forms.
• Submit all the documents to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
• On the hearing date, our team will represent the Client and present the Client’s and our position pertaining to the subject matter and will communicate the decision of the Commission to the Client.

Working with our clients, we actively support the achievement of their design goals while maintaining compliance with the Building Code requirements.