...Continued from page 1 “ President ’ s Message ”
• In the wake of the Elliot Lake Mall Collapse in 2012, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), released a guideline that outlines requirements for practitioners who perform structural condition assessments. Many local engineering firms are likely able to assist with carrying out structural condition assessments. There are also reports that major structural repairs at the Surfside Condos were delayed due to Board and Owner disagreements and infighting. Unfortunately, this type of situation is all too common in our industry. It is important that building Owners and Condominium Boards take the following steps: 1. Retain a qualified Engineer to assess any areas of structural concerns in your building. 2. Follow the Engineer ’ s recommendation to complete a Structural Condition Assessment. 3. Go back and review your Reserve Fund Study to check if there are recommendations for further review of your building. 4. Follow through with recommended repairs to address structural deterioration within the timeframes provided in the Engineer ’ s report. 5. Communicate updates to your community in a timely fashion. This tragedy reminds us of the responsibility that Owners, Boards, and Engineers have to ensure our buildings are safe. Taking the above measures will mitigate the risk of this type of tragedy occurring in Ontario. Members are encouraged to support local authorities listed below for up - to - date alerts and notices City of London, Ontario – Municipal Government; London Fire Department;
London Professional Fire Fighters Association – Ontario, Canada; Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA); London Police Association; London Police Service – Canada; Canadian Police Association; TSSA – Technical Standards & Safety Authority; Home and Safety: Electrical Safety Authority; and more
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Don ’ t forget to visit the Canadian Condominium Institute – London & Area Chapter. We look forward to sharing with you as well. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish you a safe and enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you in the Fall.
Stefan Nespoli, President
CCI Review 2021/2022 —September 2021 - 3
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