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The Solution | Automation
Digitization is great and all, but without automation, getting to that teeny-tiny curated playbook I talked about in the previous post in this series, The Solution
The Solution | Digitization
It’s 2025, and it blows my mind that the foundational rules (Codes) of an industry that employs over 1.6 million Canadians, contributes $162 billion annually to
I’m Still Here (And Still Working On Changing the Goddamn World)
If you’ve talked to me at any point in the last five years, there’s a good chance I’ve hit you with some version of “wanna
When Regulations Collide and Clash | Takeaways from a Commission Decision
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,
Spooky AND Safe Haunted Houses
It’s that time of year. Grocery store shelves are lined with boxes and boxes of snack sized treats. Lawns are scattered with tombstones, skeletons, and
(Energy) Codes Acceleration Fund…You In?
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
Getting Back To Normal: Taking a Fresh Look at Fire Code Compliance
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! Give a S#!+ and Be Part of the Solution
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
Sask Codies Unite!
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
The Saskatchewan Fire Safety Act – Authorities and Powers
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
History & Evolution of Codes in Canada
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
Am I a High-Hazard?
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