Municipality of the County of Kings

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Jan 13, 2020

Changes to the Building Code

As of January 1, 2020, there have been changes to the regulations and the requirements for permits.

The $5000.00 threshold has been removed for non-structural projects. Building permits are required for commercial non-structural projects when the material repairs or maintenance have a monetary value of $10,000.00 or more.

There have been other amendments to the regulations as well which now
include such things as tiny homes.

For more information:
https://www.novascotia.ca/just/Regulations/regs/bcregs.htm#text

Dec 20, 2019

CSA Group Product Alert & Recall # (PAR-22-19)

New publication of the recall originally published on November 13, 2014.

This recall involves air exchangers with and without a heat recovery device sold under different brand names that are used to circulate air inside and outside the home. The metal air exchangers are blue or black.

Air exchangers included in this recall were manufactured from January 2002 to July 2009, and their brand name and model number are featured on the unit's nameplate or on its side.

Hazard identified: A safety device on the equipment designed to shut off the power supply in the event of overheating may not work, thus posing a fire hazard.

Links to alert: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/71792r-eng.php

Dec 06, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SERVICE INTERRUPTION – GREENWOOD WATER UTILITY

KINGS COUNTY, NS: The Municipality of the County of Kings wishes to advise customers of the Greenwood Water Utility the service interruption planned for 10:00 P.M. Sunday, December 8, 2019 until 6:00 A.M. Monday, December 9, 2019. As the planned work is weather dependent, the Municipality apologizes for the short notice and possible inconvenience to customers. The Municipality thanks customers for their understanding throughout the attempts at scheduling this work.

This interruption is necessary for system improvements and will cause little disruption to customers. A decrease in pressure may be noticed during the interruption. Discolouration and air in taps may be noticed once service has been restored. The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this interruption may cause and thanks customers in advance for their understanding.

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Nov 26, 2019

Public Engagement Session: 2020-21 Municipal Budget

There will be a Public Engagement Session on the 2020-21 Municipal Budget. All are welcome to attend.

Date: November 26, 2019
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook NS

For more information click tite or contact: engage@countyofkings.ca or call 902-690-6191

Nov 12, 2019

Service Interruption: Greenwood Water Utility - UPDATED

Due to forecasted weather for Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the Municipality of the County of Kings wishes to advise customers of the Greenwood Water Utility the service interruption planned for 10:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 until 6:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 has been postponed and rescheduled for 10:00 P.M. Monday, November 18, 2019 until 6:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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