Legal Defence for Building Code Charges Professional Advocacy Involving Permits, Structural Compliance, & Safety Standards

Question: How can DefendCharges.ca help with Building Code charges in Ontario?

Answer: Facing Building Code charges under Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 can result in severe penalties, including hefty fines and imprisonment. DefendCharges.ca offers strategic legal assistance to address issues such as failure to obtain permits or non-compliance with safety standards. Benefit from our commitment to protecting your legal rights by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us to start defending your case today!

Defending Building Code Charges Involves the Building Code Act (Building Code)

A charge that alleges a failure to comply with the Building Code, O. Reg. 332/12, among other regulations to, or sections of, the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, may bring significant penalties including very substantial fines as well as a possibility of up to one-year imprisonment.  Accordingly, Building Code charges should be taken very seriously.

Example Types of Cases Handled

Among others, DefendCharges.ca fights various Building Code charges such as:

• Fail to obtain a required building permit;
• Fail to comply with an order issued by a building inspector;
• Constructing a building not in accordance with approved plans;
• Fail to maintain building safety systems in compliance with regulations;
• Fail to ensure structural adequacy of the building; and
• Fail to comply with occupancy standards before use or habitation.