We get hundreds of emails a day asking us about filter compatibility and our position on this matter. To clear things up we will provide our official position here:
Parents, bochurim, and yungerleit be warned: A filter is a must for using these 4G phones. A person owning one of these phones without a filter is placing himself/herself in a really really bad situation. For this same reason, we provide kosher apps and not telegram, whatsapp, chrome, youtube, etc. As for which filters work with these apps, and which filter is better or worse, we do not take a position, as things are constantly changing. Please consult with your local TAG, GEDER office, Livigent, etc., to find out what your options are.
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The transition from the old 2012 framework to the 2024 OBC followed a strict timeline enforced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH): The 2024 Ontario Building Code | ontario.ca
All new permit applications submitted moving forward must comply strictly with the 2024 framework. Impact on Industry Stakeholders For Architects and Designers
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The 2024 update introduces several "big-ticket" changes for residential construction:
While Ontario did not fully adopt the maximum aggressive tiers of the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) out of concern for immediate construction costs, the 2024 OBC pushes the envelope on sustainability. The transition from the old 2012 framework to
The , officially released on April 10, 2024, represents the most significant update in the code's history, featuring over 1,700 revisions aimed at harmonizing provincial standards with the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). Key Implementation Dates
| Issue | Stakeholder Concern | |-------|----------------------| | 6-storey wood frame fire safety | Fire chiefs worry about response times for taller combustible buildings | | Blower door testing shortage | Only ~200 certified testers in Ontario as of 2024 | | Accessibility costs | Small businesses facing 30% higher retrofitting costs for washrooms | | Seismic updates | Ottawa developers surprised by added foundation costs (estimated +$8k per unit) | Key Implementation Dates | Issue | Stakeholder Concern
Operating under the old code is not a minor infraction.
The most jarring shift for industry professionals is not just what is regulated, but how it is formatted.
Understanding the transition timeline is crucial to avoid permit rejections and construction delays. The rollout followed a strict three-phase schedule:
4G Flip phones were not built to accomodate additional apps. As such, you may not find your newly installed apps where you’d exect to; in the menu. Below is a list options to rectify this issue: