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MISSISSAUGA, ONT. \u2014 Mississauga building officials completed more than 104,000 inspections in 2024, up almost 10 per cent from the previous year.<\/p>\n
During the month of May, the City of Mississauga is joining with other communities around the world to recognize\u00a0Building Safety Month<\/a>.<\/p>\n With 2025 marking the 50th anniversary of the Ontario Building Code, the city wanted to recognize the code\u2019s important role in creating uniform building standards and the critical role building officials play.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the housing crisis continues, it\u2019s critical that cities build more homes, faster\u00a0without\u00a0sacrificing quality or safety,\u201d states a release. \u201cAs part of the building permit process, Mississauga\u2019s building officials ensure that construction complies with the\u00a0Ontario Building Code<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Building Code Act<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2024, more than 95 per cent of the 11,627 units under construction in the city were highrise apartments.\u00a0<\/p>\n Highrise buildings have unique structural, mechanical and safety features that make inspections more challenging than those in low-rise buildings, the release reads.<\/p>\n At over 800 pages, the code Mississauga\u2019s building officials use today is more than double the length it was when it was first established in 1975.<\/p>\n \u201cWe often take for granted that buildings in Ontario are safe and structurally sound with the appropriate number of exits, washrooms and safe drinking water. \u00a0But it\u2019s no accident. Our building officials play a critical role in making sure these standards are met,\u201d said Rick Conard, director of building and chief building official, in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cIn addition to delivering excellent customer service, these highly-trained professionals stay abreast of new innovations and construction trends so that we can deliver housing more quickly and make sure our residents are safe and comfortable in their new homes.\u201d<\/p>\n The expertise required by building officials continues to advance as the code adopts new regulations around:<\/p>\n \u201cWith more than 104,000 inspections in 2024, Mississauga\u2019s building officials are driving the delivery of new housing and employment space in our city. From architecturally complex towers in our growing downtown to cutting-edge commercial facilities, our inspectors make sure homes and businesses are built safely while helping builders prevent costly delays,\u201d added Andrew Whittemore, commissioner of planning and building.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n