Office of the Chief Building Official

Under the direct leadership of the Chief Building Official and as directed by City Council, this office is responsible for carrying out building policy work related to the design and construction of buildings as well as the review of alternative solutions to prescriptive requirements of the City’s Building By-law.

Through collaboration with other government bodies, other city departments, government agencies, professional associations, industry and the public, this office carries out a broad range of policy work leading to building regulations in the areas of fire protection, structural design, building envelope, energy efficiency and green building technology.

In addition to building policy work, this office provides statistical information related to construction activity in the city.