Part of finishing in a home usually involves adding the little details like lighting figures, guards, and handrails. There are some simple rules regarding handrails. There are some exceptions for larger commercial buildings, or for handicapped ramps - contact our inspectors for guidance in these…
Here’s a question our inspectors have fielded a couple of times in the last few months: how high off the floor do windows have to be? It’s a really good question, but the answer – well, in typical fashion, Code makes things a bit complicated.…
What height does a guard have to be? Let’s start at the basics. A guard is a horizontal object – usually wood, sometimes steel – that is intended to prevent someone from falling from a height when there’s an open space. So you’ll see guards…
Maybe it’s the unexpected bundle of joy – or the university student who can’t go to classes: sometimes, homeowners look to the basement to create a new bedroom.Those who are thinking about renovating a basement to create bedroom space should be aware of a couple…
The province's Building Code Administration Act makes it abundantly clear that any change in occupancy of a building requires a building permit. "7) Even if no construction work is proposed, no person shall change the use of a building or part of a building with respect to…