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Vancouver is the only municipality in Canada that enacts its own building codes. Other cities instead use the National Building Code of Canada and the provincial codes that are derived from it.
The following is a short list of recognized effects of noise that can be addressed as a reason for a noise ordinance. Excess non-Occupational noise exposure, hearing loss on both public and private property, speech interference on both public and private property, audio interference on both public and private property, and sleep interference on ...
Strata properties are a popular housing choice in B.C. because it is convenient, provides security and added amenities and is usually less costly than buying a single-family home. [ 5 ] As the price of single-family housing has soared to unprecedented levels in Vancouver , the number of new condominium sales has increased, along with prices.
Aug. 13—Members of the Oversight Committee learned that the city's noise ordinance is virtually unenforceable, a fact which residents have long decried as they struggle to live with loud ...
In total, approximately 45% of the 159,979 condominium strata units and 57% of the 700 school buildings constructed in B.C. between 1985 and 2000 were found to have envelope leak problems. [12] It was reported in 2002 that 90% of 3–4 story units built have serious problems and that some have undergone envelope repairs two and three times. [ 13 ]
Nov. 20—For a meeting on noise, it was pretty boisterous. The last of three noise ordinance meetings hosted by the city the first week of November was, like the previous two, attended by dozens.
If the noise ordinance goes through, it will discourage a lot of companies from trying to come and work in Bellingham. I just got into the union a year ago, and it’s a life-changing experience ...
Strata title was developed in Australia and by-laws of body corporate are also empowered by state legislation. [6] Many people come into contact with strata by-laws on a regular basis, since they affect what people living in strata title housing can do in their homes. [7] The most well-known of these is the "no pets in flats" rule. [8] [9]