Some of our final inspections the last few weeks have raised a bit of a concern about exposed foam. Here’s the thing about foam: it’s a combustible material, and if left uncovered presents a fire risk. That’s why the National Building Code mandates that exposed foam in most…

Hey folks ... we’re not the experts, but it almost (almost) seems like spring out there. That usually means our planning office starts receiving queries from homeowners thinking about projects and renovations.Here’s a tidbit from our building inspectors: if you’re looking at doing a bedroom…

It’s almost (almost) spring, and that means the time that folks start thinking about summer projects like home renovations, additions, and other building projects.One of the things our planning department likes to see (or requires, depending on the size of the project) is a plan.That…

Hey folks: you (that is, homeowners and contractors) have told us that we need to do a better job of explaining when those who are building need to call for an inspection - and also what our inspectors are doing when we show up on…

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…