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Policy:
Chapter 47
Coverage:
Town of Trenton
Council Approval: May 9, 2017
Effective Date:
May 9, 2017
## COMPLAINTS OF MOLD IN BUILDINGS
Due to the increasing number of complaints related to mold, or other "non-structural" matters that complainants view as "health" related, the Building Official(s) have been asked to inspect and comment on complaints that are beyond their training, expertise, and ability to assess. In most cases, responding to such complaints may place the building officials and the Town in difficult, even legally troublesome, predicaments. Many of these matters are better left to the review and response of other accredited professionals, such a health inspectors, air quality experts, or physicians.
## Policy
It is the policy of the Town of Trenton not to respond to complaints of mold and associated air quality, or other health related matters that are outside of the scope of the Nova Scotia Building Code, Nova Scotia Fire Code, or other applicable legislation, or areas that Town staff are not qualified or trained to address. Where reasonable to do so, Town staff may direct complaints to the appropriate agency or authority, such as the Department of Health, Department of Community Services, Residential Tenancy Board, or any other relevant agency.
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Deputy Clerk Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council Members of Intent To Consider (Minimum 7 Days) April 24, 2017
Date of Passage of Current Policy: May 9, 2017
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
ladon
Deputy Clerk
May 9,2017 Date