DBI approves plans and issues permits for all construction in the City. We make sure buildings are safe and comply with building and housing codes. DBI and the Permit Center are closed on Wednesday, ...

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When buying a classic car, your inspection checklist should include getting a full picture of the car's history as well as its condition and the status of its internal parts. This will help you ...

The Ontario Building Code, Subsection 1.3.5.1, requires builders to give notice to the Chief Building Official when your building is ready for mandatory inspections at each critical stage of ...

The key to ensuring the longevity and safety of any building is regular inspection and preventive maintenance – a concept often overlooked. Preventive maintenance entails thorough inspections to ...

This inspection checklist will help you evaluate your home’s pier and beam foundation for common issues. If your interior floors are feeling unstable, it can be a sign that important supports ...

The schedule below lists the various inspections that may be required for project which is a Small Building or House (Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code). You are required to notify your inspector ...

Spinny recently marked its three-year partnership with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. To celebrate this collaboration, ...

THE Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) urged owners of establishments in the city to settle their deficiencies in the requirements for the 2024 annual building inspection on or before ...

“By deeply engaging with Samoan traditions and values, I am building a rich foundation in cultural knowledge that can support ...