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Ottawa’s Building Code Updates 2025

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Ottawa’s Building Code Updates 2025: What They Mean for Siding Renovations

As 2025 unfolds, Ottawa homeowners and contractors are facing a wave of regulatory changes shaping how exterior renovations—especially siding installations and replacements—must be planned, approved, and executed. The new Ontario Building Code (OBC) updates, effective January 2025, aim to improve energy efficiency, fire safety, and environmental performance. For anyone planning a siding project in the