Hey, Grand Manan folks: As you may already know, our office is now providing planning and building inspection services for the Island. If you are on the island, and thinking about a summer construction project, it's important you be aware of the requirement for earthquake…
Mechanical ventilation systems have long been required in Canadian buildings, including houses. There are requirements for these systems - usually heat recovery ventilators - in terms of how much air they provide to each area. Effective immediately, our office is requiring ventilation installers to certify…
A couple of times a year, our office receives a call from a contractor trying to figure out what grade of shingle should be used on the side of a house. One of the reasons for this lies in the fact that some installers have…
It’s time again for the annual list of the most common building Code infractions. If nothing else, it’s a cautionary tale for contractors and designers, to help make for a better 2023. #10: Fence posts used in (deck) construction This infraction is one that our…
Of late, our office has been dealing with a number of situations where people have begun construction of some major work without a required building permit. We cannot stress this enough: don't. We have dealt with several instances where builders/property owners have begun work without…