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    In which clause(s) does the building code act / building code allow the owner to design his/her own house

    In Ontario, in which clause(s) does the building code act / building code allow the owner who is responsible for the construction to design his/her own house, rather than hire a designer or engineer to do the design?
    • sunyaer
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    • construction safeguards house owner
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    • Forum: Canada
  2. JimmyTreeX

    When an owner calls Code on their tenants

    Just looking for opinions on how you handle a landlord or property manager calling code enforcement on their own tenants? So technically, calling on theirselves. I know there are certain circumstances where it is acceptable, like when the tenants are living without power or in squalor, but we...
  3. JimmyTreeX

    Code violations in owner-occupied, single or two-family

    Just looking for your take on what is allowed when a property is owner occupied, either a single or two family. Meaning, how much jurisdiction does code have inside the owners dwelling? I’ve always treated it the same as if they were a renter, but I know others who say “you can’t tell someone...
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