Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

2.2 (1) The design and construction of every building, the construction of which begins on or after the day of the coming into force of this subsection, shall meet the requirements of the National Building Code.

(2) Every building, the construction of which begins before the day of the coming into force of this subsection, shall, to the extent reasonably practicable, meet the requirements of the National Building Code.

(3) The renovation of any building or part of a building shall, to the extent reasonably practicable, meet the requirements of the National Building Code.

(4) When it is not reasonably practicable for an employer to comply with the requirements of subsection (3), the employer shall, before the proposed renovations start, notify the work place committee or the health and safety representative.