The Rimkus team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for the built environment. Encompassing nearly all engineering and architectural disciplines, our forward-thinking building solutions focus on reducing carbon footprints, resiliency, maintainability, and sustainability.
We leverage the knowledge of our deep bench of engineers, architects, and technical experts to proactively identify issues before they occur, mitigating risk and helping clients achieve the desired goals for their projects and facilities. From design and pre-construction to construction and project closeout, we span the project’s life with personalized service at every step.
List of Services:
- Architecture
- Building Envelope Services
- Civil Engineering
- Code Compliance
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Energy Audits
- Façade Inspection and Restoration
- Fire Life Safety Systems
- Historic Preservation
- Roof Consulting
- Plumbing Systems
- Renewable Energy Services
- Seismic Risk Assessments
- Structural Engineering
British Columbia Building Safety Regulations
Bill 22-2023 Strata Property Amendment Act
The Province of British Columbia passed the Strata Property Amendment Act on May 11, 2023. This legislation enables strata corporations to more easily install electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities by lowering voting thresholds and facilitating the process of approving and installing electric vehicle charging stations as a strata corporation expense.
Effective December 6, 2023, additional regulations to Bill 22 specify the process for approving EV charging and require strata corporations with five or more units to obtain an electrical planning report.
External Resources:
Deadline and Frequency:
- Strata Corporations in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and the Capital Regional District (excluding Gulf Islands)
- Filing Deadline: December 31, 2026
- Strata Corporations in other areas of British Columbia
- Filing Deadline: December 31, 2028
- New Strata Corporations
- Filing Deadline: Within five (5) years from the deposit of the Strata plan
Inspection Requirements:
The inspections mandated by the Strata Property Amendment Act, 2023, S.B.C. 2023 must be performed by licensed engineers.
