Proposed Building Code Changes – Comments due Aug 12
Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations are anticipated to come into effect on or after September 30, 2020. The proposed amendments will require any new restaurant, including spaces within existing buildings, to be completely constructed in accordance with the barrier-free requirements contained in the NS Building Code. This would include an accessible path of entry into the restaurant from the exterior of the building and access to barrier-free washroom facilities. Click here to view the amendments to the regulation. Learn more in this question and answer piece that appeared in the Cape Breton Post and Herald on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations are welcome on or before August 12, 2020, and should be forwarded to:
Joe Rogers
Building Code Coordinator
Office of the Fire Marshall
P.O. Box 231
Halifax Central
Halifax NS, B3J 2M5
Self-Isolation Requirements for Construction
There have also been some questions regarding exemptions to self-isolation requirements and bringing in a contractor, special trade person, or crews from outside the Atlantic Bubble.
Follow CANS Pipeline: Quest Small Options Home
JHAL Ltd is undertaking to build a new home that will be a fully accessible and sprinklered 4-bedroom adult special needs home. After a lot of work, JHAL Ltd is pleased to have the project posted for tender. Construction is expected to begin in August with completion in 2020.
Follow CANS Pipeline: Marconi Campus Relocation Project
The vision of the Marconi Campus Relocation projects is to create a campus with a dynamic learning environment that will attract students from across the province. It will have a modern design, open spaces and state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the revitalization of the downtown.
COVID-19: Nova Scotia at A Glance
Cases of COVID-19
As of July 7, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on July 6. All told, the province has reported 1,065confirmed cases of the virus. Read the full release from the Province here.
New Gathering Limits Announced
The new gathering limits are now in effect. If a recognized business or organization is planning an event outdoors, 250 people can attend with physical distancing in place. For an indoor event, the limit is 50 per cent capacity to a maximum of 200 – with physical distancing. Click here for further details from the updated Health Protection Order.
Tracking Visitors to Atlantic Canada
People entering Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada must complete a tracking form to enter the province in addition to providing an address where they will be staying and self-isolating for 14 days and a phone number where they can be reached 24/7.
Nova Scotia’s borders, while restricted, are not closed. People from outside of Atlantic Canada are welcome to the province, but they must self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive. For more details, read the full release from the Province.
Access Nova Scotia Open for Walk-in Services
Walk-in service is now available at Access Centres. Depending on your transaction, this means you can either go online (click here), make an appointment, or drop in. Please note: a high volume of walk-in traffic is expected. If you can, complete your transaction online or make an appointment first to avoid a long wait.