Reply To: Does a By-law need to comply with Building Code (BCA)

The Commercial Lot was bought and had never been used prior and would assume only the previous owner/developer had access. The keyed door locks to the sole occupancy unit was changed (for security) along with first use general fitout (concrete empty shell) shortly after the lot was bought. The bathroom area is clearly defined within the plans Lot internal boundary and access to the bathroom would be the same as a general residential lot bathroom or any room (require access through the front/back door through the lot then gain access to the bathroom door/facilities).  The cleaning, utilities and maintenance is managed by the Lot owner and not the OC.

If the building require or want a bathroom for employee’s or workers, i would believe they should not have to rely on a private owner/tenant to let them into a sole occupancy unit. The Lot has been owned for over 3 years and this by-law is only been discussed recently.