Small Restaurants – Ontario Building Code Compliance
Can a BCIN designer prepare drawings for a small restaurant?
Small restaurants have some relaxed code provisions that fall under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code. However, designs still need to be prepared to Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code meaning a BCIN designer cannot prepare drawings for any restaurant whether small or large.
If you are planning a restaurant project then you must contact an architect or engineer for your project.
This code provision is being clarified in the new version of the Ontario Building Code 2024, which will start being enforced in 2025. Continue Reading Small Restaurants – Ontario Building Code Compliance
Client Review: 5 Stars for an Engineering Report
We welcome all types of feedback from our clients so we can continually improve our process.
Cindy left us a 5 star review for her project. Thanks Cindy, it was a pleasure working with you! Continue Reading Client Review: 5 Stars for an Engineering Report
Exploring Severance Possibilities?
The first estimate sent is based on the Pre-Consultation process with the Township in addition to a rough drawing to highlight the intent for Township review. The pre-consultation is a mandatory review process prior to a formal submission of the application. This allows the Township to highlight any discrepancies or relevant studies to be completed… Continue Reading Exploring Severance Possibilities?
Project Profile: Using Carbon Fibre to Restore Brockville’s Sabre Jet Memorial
The Sabre Jet located on the waterfront in Brockville, Ontairo is a memorial to Royal Canadian Air Force Members and was built in 1968.
The monument requires a new pier to support the Golden Hawk jet. Instead of doing a costly replacement, our team recommended it be reinforced with a Carbon Fibre wrap.
The monument was built in Continue Reading Project Profile: Using Carbon Fibre to Restore Brockville’s Sabre Jet Memorial
Infographic: The Engineering Process
There are 5 key phases within the engineering process. Discovery Phase, Design Phase, Permittng Phase, Pre-Construction Phase, and Construction Phase. During this process the engineer will develop a plan starting with minimum information. As more information is received the plan can be futher refined until it is ready to start construction. Continue Reading Infographic: The Engineering Process
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Making Sense of SB12: Energy Efficiency and the Ontario Building Code
When submitting a permit application for renovations, an addition, or a new build construction project, a document that is often overlooked is the Energy Efficiency Design Summary (EEDS). This document is not always required for a permit, however, it is a great way to summarize the information that is required by your local building inspector.… Continue Reading Making Sense of SB12: Energy Efficiency and the Ontario Building Code
Before You Buy That Property
When you are purchasing a property there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. We can review the property from various different perspectives including land-use, planning, surveying, and engineering. Before you buy that property make sure you understand all the limitations.
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What is Severance Consent?
What is a Severance (Consent)? A century ago, landowners were free to divide their property—an act called “severing” —in almost any way they wished. Times have changed and severances are now highly regulated and require government approval. The Ontario Planning Act requires that permission (consent) be granted before a parcel of land can be divided… Continue Reading What is Severance Consent?
CBC Ontario Morning Interview – Reconstruction of the Five Mile Light
Andrew Melchers, President of IN Engineering + Surveying was interviewed by Susan McReynolds on CBC Ontario Morning about the reconstruction of the Five Mile Light. Not many engineers get a chance to design a historic lighthouse, listen as Andrew talks about the challenges of the project. Continue Reading CBC Ontario Morning Interview – Reconstruction of the Five Mile Light