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The Quebec Building Code requires mandatory full compliance of technical wells for all buildings with fireplace dating back to before the 2000s without exception in order to make them comply with the new standards.

All the work is done inside the technical wells, without removing all the cladding from the existing fireplace. The deadline for compliance of technical wells is 5 to 10 days spread over 2 consecutive weeks for a building of 6 to 8 condo units. Our company as more than 500 condo units brought into compliance at our credit.

Here are the steps to follow:

- A simple site visit is sufficient to determine the work to be done.    - A detailed report with photos will be given to help you make an   informed choice.                                                                         - Make technical wells conforme to avoid insurance problems as well as with the city where you live (fireproof insulation not made in 95% of the cases).                                                                 

- Thereafter you will have the choice, always taking into account the compliance of technical wells mandatory to:

• Make technical wells compliant with the addition as an option, complete removal of the existing wood fireplace and chimney.                                                                            
• Make technical wells compliant with the addition as an option, to keep the existing wood fireplace and chimney if your city allows it.                                                              
• Make the technical wells compliant with the addition as an option, the installation of a new approved wood fireplace , gas fireplace or an electric fireplace and this always respecting the standards of your city.

       **Take note that he place reserved for the fireplace is a common     part, so unless you have a notarial act, you will note be able to in    any case use this space for anything else.