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Adequate Water Supply
The requirements contained in Division B – Part 3 of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), and the provincial building codes based on this
Buildings on the Fringe
What is a Building Code? What does it do? Most would agree that it is a document filled with a series of rules that have been put in place to make buildings
“Newish Kid on the Block” – The NECB
In the early years of my career, I was led to believe by many of my mentors that the true enemies of good design are
Pre-Incident Plans – the Building Official’s Contribution
“A pre-incident plan is one of the most valuable tools available for aiding responding personnel in effectively controlling an emergency.” NFPA 1620, A.4.1.1 NFPA 1620,
Tipping Points – Limited Quantities of Flammable Liquids
There is a misconception that the National Fire Code of Canada applies only to industrial facilities handling bulk volumes of liquids such as refineries or
Greenhouses
Plants are THE Best. I love plants and I especially love visiting greenhouses in the winter. Stepping into a warm, humid room and inhaling the
Cloudy Exit Requirements
There is a lack of clarity surrounding exits in the Building Code…and it has me fired up. I may sound like a broken record, but
What’s the Problem? | (Teeny) Tiny Homes
There is a Tiny Home movement, and I’m all here for it. Only problem is I’m a Codie, and have no idea how to deal
Data Analysis & Public Education: 8 Questions to Assess Your Public Education Campaign
Originally written in June 2020 for LinkedIN. During the Covid19 pandemic fire departments are responding to an increased number of residential fires. Citynews.ca indicates that
Sustainability in Structural Engineering
As we set intentions and goals for 2022, we reflect on what we’ve done in the past year and how we can do better in
Climate Change and The Building Official
What if we started.. not with long-established theories, but with humanity’s long-term goals, and then sought out the thinking that would enable us to achieve
Mounting Fire Losses in Small Town Saskatchewan – What Can be Done?
Please note: The purpose of this article is to provide information, foster discussion and to be thought provoking. The ideas expressed are my own opinions