Shelters and the building code

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In theory, building and fire codes exist to protect us.

But what happens if someone’s last resort for a place to spend the night doesn’t meet the building code?

That’s a reality that Nanaimo City Council acknowledged this week.

They approved a policy resolution telling staff not to enforce the building and fire codes when non-profit shelter operators were making reasonable efforts to address any issues.

Today we’ll explore some of the issues shelter operators may be facing with their buildings, and try and understand potential solutions.

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Guests:

  • Ron Wilson — Chair of the Unitarian Fellowship’s shelter committee

  • Daylene Jones — Executive Director, Haven Society

  • Bern Muller —  Director, Salvation Army New Hope Centre

  • Jeremy Holm — Director of Planning And Development, City of Nanaimo

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh