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A recent decision from the Fire Safety Commission in Ontario highlighted several important points that are applicable across Canada. 1.     The multitude of Codes, Standards,

The only thing that makes my tree-huggin’, Building Code lovin’, education obsessed soul happier than finding out about the Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)….is working on

I often notice “trends” in the buildings I am inspecting for Fire Code compliance. It is interesting because these trends can vary depending on the

Hey you! One thing about me is that I swear like a sailor. I kind of try not to, but I think it may just

It’s been 9 months since I’ve shared by thoughts via blog….and it feels great to be back at it! This one will be short and

Note: When exercising the authorities and powers of the Fire Safety Act, I recommend referencing the Fire Safety Act directly and/or seeking direction from the

Building and Fire Codes are a necessity in modern societies that value common goals towards safety, energy efficiency, construction practices, and other aspects regulated by

What is a high-hazard industrial occupancy in Canada? A Group F, Division 1 industrial occupancy is defined in the National Building and Fire Code as

In my last blog, I addressed what can be done to reduce the mounting fire losses in small town Saskatchewan (you can find it here).

Structural Implications of Reuse of an Existing Building Occasionally, property owners may wish to make changes to the use and/or location of an existing building.  This might mean moving a building across the

I know what you’re thinking – stairs, really? Stairs are fundamental to a building’s design, and the useability of the space for the rest of