City of Summerside Building Inspection

05/07/2021

New handouts related to the 2015 NBC have been added to the Construction Details page on the City website;
Insulation Placement for Slabs Above Frosty Line
HVAC & Service Water Heating Requirements
Construction of Air Barrier Details
Minimum Insulation Values per Building Assembly
New/Updated forms were added to the Technical Services Forms page;
Residential Ventilation Sheet
Building Permit (revised)
Designation of Agent (revised)

04/08/2020

As of March 31, 2020, the Province has enacted the Building Codes Act and Regulations. The Act brings in the 2015 National Building Code and the 2017 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. Outside of Summerside, the codes will apply to all buildings immediately with exception of Single-Family Houses, Semi-Detached Houses (Side-by-Side Duplex) and buildings and structures related to the two housing types (Decks, Garages, Sheds) which will fall under the Act and Code requirements on March 31, 2021. In Summerside the structures exempted by the Province will continue to be allowed to be designed using the 2010 NBC or the 2015 NBC until March 31, 2021.

Link to the Act & Regulations:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/legislation/agriculture-and-land/475/b

02/25/2020

A good article on critical deck connections. More information and details in the pdf version at the end of the article.

A look at the forces at work on a deck and the hardware designed to keep things in check.

01/23/2020

12/30/2019

As contractors and construction workers head to job sites across the province in 2020, they’ll be following a new set of rules.

08/20/2019

Building Codes Act Regulation
Municipal Consultations
Department of Agriculture and Land

The Department of Agriculture and Land will be holding municipal consultations on the draft Building Codes Act Regulations during the last week of August.

The consultations will be followed by public consultations at the same venues at 7:00 pm. The Department is also available to answer questions.

For additional information visit: www.princeedwardisland.ca/buildingcoderegs

The Department has also produced a plain language version of key points in the Building Codes Act Regulations

Monday, August 26,
2 p.m.
North River Fire Hall, Cornwall

Tuesday, August 27,
2 p.m.
Kaylee Hall, Poole's Corner

Thursday, August 29,
2 p.m.
Mill River Resort, Woodstock

The Prince Edward Island Building Codes Act is new legislation that was passed in spring 2017. Draft regulations for the Building Codes Act are now complete and ready for public review. Submit your feedback from the button at the bottom of this page

08/20/2019

This potential fire hazard is a dryer duct I found during an inspection this morning at a new house under construction. This single run had two areas where cheap foil duct was used to cross over HRV ducting and would have been completely enclosed in the ceiling space. It likely would have eventually plugged with lint and to try to clean it out likely would have resulted in puncture holes in the duct allowing lint to accumulate in the ceiling cavity.

07/29/2019

The Province is releasing the Building Code Act draft regulations for public comment:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The following is distributed by the Government of Prince Edward Island.
July 29, 2019
Islanders invited to comment on the New Prince Edward Island Building Code Regulations
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – The public is invited to provide input on a new draft
regulations under the Prince Edward Island Building Codes Act. The Act will support Islanders
by allowing for consistent building regulations as PEI is adopting both the National Building
Code of Canada and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings.
Together the Act and accompanying regulations outline the requirements and procedures for
issuing and acquiring building permits and list the requirements for the qualifications of building
officials.
“Prince Edward Island will adopt the National Building Code, which outlines minimum
standards for the design, construction, alterations and demolitions across PEI.” said Bloyce
Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land. “The province puts the health, safety, energy
conservation, accessibility, and protection of all Islanders at the forefront.”
The Building Codes Act regulation consultations begin online today and will continue until Sept
6, 2019. To review the regulations and comment, visit princeedwardisland.ca/buildingcoderegs.
The province will be reaching out to stakeholders and the general public for consultations.
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Media Contact:
Jessica Bruce
[email protected]
902-388-1292

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07/18/2019

A question I get asked at least once a summer is whether or not a propane barbecue grill is allowed on an apartment building balcony.
The answer is no;

Under the PEI Fire Prevention Act per NFPA 1 Fire Code:
For other than one and two-family dwellings;
No hibachi, grill or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure.

No hibachi, grill, or similar devices used for cooking shall be stored on a balcony.

Listed equipment permanently installed in accordance with its listing,applicable codes, and manufacturer's instructions shall be permitted. It is not the intent to allow the permanent installation of portable equipment unless it is permitted by its listing.

This post has been revised to reflect the requirements under the 2018 edition of NFPA 1.

06/25/2019

Problems when helical pile placement is not professionally designed or they're not installed properly to meet code requirements.

As climate conditions change, homeowners are turning to helical piles to anchor their homes against shifting soils and extreme weather. But some companies that produce and install them may not be following the rules, Katie Nicholson writes.

06/20/2019

Video on membrane and flashing details for deck ledgers.

Follow the complete deck ledger installation process from prep to fastening to flashing.

04/29/2019

A good video on details for waterproofing and draintile around a full foundation.

Follow Jake with Aarow Building while he describes how to properly water proof a foundation wall. The methods explored here will provide a great starting poi...