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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

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