EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill amends the Building Code Act, 1992 to provide that Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) made under the Act is deemed to include the Canadian Standards Association Bird-Friendly Building Design Standard A460.

Bill 145 2023

An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to bird-safe windows

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

1 Section 34 of the Building Code Act, 1992 is amended by adding the following subsection:

Same

(1.2)  Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code) made under this Act is deemed to include the Canadian Standards Association Bird-Friendly Building Design Standard A460.

Commencement

2 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title

3 The short title of this Act is the Bird-Safe Windows Act, 2023.