Smoke alarms are a vital part of fire and life safety. Most contractors and electricians are fully aware of what the requirements may be, but on occasion, we receive calls from homeowners conducting minor renovations who just want to be sure they're doing the right…
A critical part of construction involves routing wires and pipes through a house or building. In some cases, this involves drilling holes through joists or studs to keep the wires/pipes out of the way of later drywalling activity. There is a limit, however, to what…
You’ve probably heard or read some story about the dangerous aftermath of carbon monoxide. The colourless, odourless result of combustion (burning) is remarkably toxic, and potentially fatal. One of the things we will check during a final inspection is whether necessary carbon monoxide detectors are…
As the province grows older and we all grow a bit more aware of the needs of others, its understandable that homeowners and business operators would want to make access easier through a wheelchair ramp. When it comes to building ramps, though, there's a lot…
Just a quick word to our clients in the construction industry. We know that you're still out there, pouring concrete and swinging hammers, even if we're working from home. Provincial regulations require inspections at set points in a build, and our inspectors will be available…