Modernizing Government

Children have learned through playing with nature since the beginning of time, climbing trees, making tree houses, running through leaves, and digging in the sand. Modern thinking is that natural play of this kind should be encouraged as it contributes to overall fitness, coordination, and self-discipline. It also helps with concentration, emotional development, and imagination. There are also benefits to exploring nature during lessons or even just holding a lesson in a pleasant natural environment.  

For many years, people were allowed to build buildings, structures, fortresses, bridges, roadways, etc., without any concerns for safety and operational effectiveness. 

Recently, there were many changes in the current NFC Model Codes released in 2020. When the NFC Model Codes are changed/updated each province reviews and updates its Fire Codes. British Columbia’s “Updated” Fire Code will reflect these changes and be adopted in June 2023 and enforced in December 2023. 

If you’re the owner or occupier of a building in any part of the country, you need to be aware of Canadian Fire Codes. Fire Codes are ordinances under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and complement Provincial Building Codes.

Duty of care is the responsibility of a person or institution to avoid acts or omissions that could foreseeably cause harm to others. Failure to provide an adequate standard of care may result in legal consequences.

If there’s anything we learned from COVID-19, online services and digital access to information are a necessity. By modernizing their permitting processes, local municipalities not only are able to provide contactless service but also save money and time by streamlining workflow.