The Organic Environments OBOA Straw Bale Construction Resource Page is a source for current, practical information for Ontario Building Officials. Our aim is to provide you with a one stop source for all of the information and supporting documentation you need to make an informed decision about a building permit application for a straw bale building.

If you are a building official and you do not find the information you are looking for on these pages please do not hesitate to contact us. We will happily point you in the right direction.

Ontario Building Code Commission Rulings

The Ontario Building Code Commission have recently rendered a new ruling with respect to straw bale construction and the Ontario Building Code. Decision 99-56-712 has been superceded by ruling 07-24-1153 which states that for the purposes of Part 5 and Part 9 of the OBC "straw bale construction provides sufficiencty of compliance."

Drawing Service for Building Officials

OBOA Members Only Section

Organic Environments provides a drawing service for Building Officials. This OBOA Member only section of our Straw Bale Construction Portal includes detailed drawings of wall sections, light frames, typical connections, foundation details, and other subjects specific to straw bale construction. If you are a building official and would like access to this section of our website please contact us.