Authority for remote building inspections could be enshrined in the Ontario Building Code beginning in January 2022. The Ontario government is seeking comments on a proposed amendment, currently ...

This course covers building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on commercial, residential, and ...

During a webinar this week hosted by the International Code Council, building officials from around the country shared their experiences with remote inspections as the coronavirus outbreak forces them ...

People often refer to inspections in generic terms–and in so doing, get the entire concept of code enforcement mixed up. An inspection is an inspection, right? The answer is no. For those involved in ...

The Department of Buildings provides the infrastructure for property inspections for both tenants and landlords. Image by Department of Buildings used with permission. Today’s column is the start of a ...