A SHOCKING REVELATION ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANELS

Understandably, the electrical panel is always the last thing we think about because it is not something we often engage. Therefore, when it comes to the panel placement, we usually like to put it in an area out of sight. So when it comes to secondary suites, this little panel becomes a huge headache.

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Your Secondary Suite’s Exterior Stair May Be A Problem!

OK, So What is The Problem with an Exterior Stair?

In case of fire, how is someone getting out safely? Secondary Suites are a fire compartment that is separate from the remainder of the house. Therefore, the two living areas are treated as two fire compartments. Here is where things get tricky. Since those stairs are a means to escape, they cannot be obstructed by fire. Therefore, if a room above that stair catches fire, then the window directly above the stair may explode, leaving the tenant below screwed.

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Legalizing Your Suite Part 2

This entry is the conclusion of legalizing your existing suite. I wanted to give you the basics, depending on the situation of your project. Watching these videos, you should have an idea of what your budget would look like, to proceed forward. I want to remind you that city is waiving application fees to legalize your suite until the end of 2021. If you are thinking of taking that step towards legalizing your suite, make it sooner than later.