Kai Mallari's Notes'

Tag: decision-rule

146 items with this tag.

Jul 06, 2026
60-Amp-Service-Is-the-Insurance-Minimum-Trigger (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC-Strata-Cannot-Unreasonably-Refuse-an-EV-Charger-Request (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
CO Alarms Are Required Wherever Fuel-Burning Appliances or a Garage Are Present (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Federal-Pioneer-and-Zinsco-Panels-Are-Uninsurable-Panic-Panels (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
GFCI Receptacle vs GFCI Breaker — Which Protection Goes Where (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Like-for-Like-Receptacle-and-Switch-Replacement-Is-Permit-Exempt-in-BC-for-Detached-Homeowners (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Panel-Capacity-Is-the-Gate-Before-Any-Level-2-EV-Charger-Install (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Panel-Interior-Work-Is-Lethal-Even-With-the-Main-Breaker-Off (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Photoelectric vs Ionization — Why Dual-Sensor or Photoelectric Is the Safer Default (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Roof Age Is a Solar PV Prerequisite — Re-Roof Before Mounting Panels (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Smoke Alarm Sensors Expire at 10 Years — Full Unit Replacement Is Not Optional (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Smoke Alarms Must Cover Every Bedroom, Storey, and Hallway in BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas Meter Shutoff Must Not Be Restored By Homeowner in BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata Flood First Response Sequence Protects Against Deductible Chargeback (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Aluminum or Vinyl Outlasts Wood Soffit-Fascia in Metro Vancouver's Wet Climate (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC Siding Material Decision — Fibre Cement vs Vinyl for Detached Homes (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Downspout-Discharge-Must-Clear-the-Foundation-Zone (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Know-the-Line-Before-You-Build-The-Property-Survey-Imperative (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Lead Paint on Pre-1978 Exteriors Requires Safe-Work Practices Before Scraping (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Moss-Lifts-Shingles-And-Must-Never-Be-Pressure-Washed (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Pool-Fences-in-BC-Are-Governed-By-Municipal-Bylaw-Not-Provincial-Code (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Roof-Replacement-Is-Irreversible-And-Five-Figure — Run-The-Decision-Lifecycle (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
The-15-cm-Siding-Gap-Rule-Prevents-Rot-And-Pest-Entry (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Reserve-Now vs Special-Levy-Later Is a Reversibility Decision (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas Appliance Venting Requires Annual Licensed Gas Fitter Service in BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas-Fireplace-Requires-Annual-Licensed-Gas-Fitter-Service-in-BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
WETT-Inspection-Is-the-BC-Chimney-Safety-Gate (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Garage-Door-Auto-Reverse-and-Photo-Eye-Are-Child-Safety-Devices-Test-Monthly (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Torsion-Spring-Is-a-Stored-Energy-Bomb-That-Must-Never-Be-DIYed (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
CSST-Bonding-Is-Regulated-Electrical-Work-Not-Gas-Work (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Do Not Turn Gas Back On Yourself — FortisBC Must Inspect After Any Shutoff (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas Meter Is Utility-Owned — You Maintain Downstream (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas-Lines-Owner-Scope-Is-Recognition-Not-Repair (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata Propane BBQ Bylaw Check Is Required Before First Use (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
When the Gas Smell Is Strong, Leave First — Shutoff Is Secondary (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC-Retaining-Wall-Permit-Threshold-Is-1.2m-Retained-Height (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Dead-Limbs-and-Root-Plate-Heave-Are-the-Two-Watch-Signs-That-Demand-An-Arborist (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Fall Is the Best Window for Lawn Aeration and Overseeding in Metro Vancouver (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Frost-Heave-Lippage-Is-A-Trip-Hazard-And-A-Liability (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Hardscape-Must-Slope-2pct-Away-From-Foundation (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Paver-Re-leveling-vs-Full-Replacement-Decision-Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Tree-Permit-Trap — Metro Vancouver Bylaws Protect Trees You Can See From the Street (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
When-To-Hire-An-ISA-Arborist-vs-A-Tree-Service-In-Metro-Vancouver (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
C-Wire-Is-the-Number-One-Smart-Thermostat-Install-Snag (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Ceiling-Fan-Wobble-Means-Fix-It-Not-Live-With-It (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Fan-Rated-Box-Is-Non-Negotiable-for-Ceiling-Fan-Safety (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Furnace-Replacement-Is-an-Irreversible-High-Cost-Decision (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Gas-Heating-Annual-Service-by-a-Licensed-Gas-Fitter-Is-Non-Negotiable (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
HRV-vs-ERV-BC-Coastal-Homes (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
HVAC Filter MERV 13 Is the BC Wildfire Season Floor (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Heat-Pump-Compatible-Thermostats-Require-OB-Wire-and-Aux-Staging (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Mastic-and-Foil-Tape-Are-the-Only-Materials-That-Actually-Seal-Ducts (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Smart-Thermostat-Setback-Penalty-On-Heat-Pumps (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata AC Bylaws Can Be Overridden by Human Rights Code Medical Accommodation (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Washable-Filters-Max-Out-at-MERV-4-and-Degrade (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC 2-5-10 New-Home Warranty Coverage and Claim Windows (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Loss-Assessment Coverage Must Match the Building Water-Damage Deductible (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
A Ceiling Stain Is a Leak Indicator Not a Cosmetic Problem (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Asbestos in Textured Ceilings Is a BC Health and Abatement-Cost Hazard (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Asbestos-in-Pre-1990-Vinyl-Tiles-and-Black-Mastic-Test-Before-Any-Removal (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Baseboard-Swelling-or-Staining-Is-a-Leak-Telltale-Act-on-the-Source-Not-the-Trim (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Behind-Wall-Moisture-Is-Always-a-Source-Problem-Not-a-Surface-Problem (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
MDF-Trim-Swells-Irreversibly-When-Wet-Use-Solid-Wood-in-Moisture-Zones (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Match-Finish-Sheen-to-Room-Moisture-Level (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Pre-1990-Drywall-Joint-Compound-May-Contain-Asbestos-Test-Before-Any-Sanding (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Stair-Step-and-Horizontal-Wall-Cracks-Are-Structural-Signals-Not-Cosmetic-Noise (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata-Flooring-Change-Requires-Council-Approval-and-IIC-50-Underlay (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
When-to-Anchor-Into-a-Stud-vs-Use-a-Wall-Anchor (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
A-Full-Freezer-Holds-48h-Safe-in-a-Power-Outage-Half-Full-Holds-24h (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Freezer-Food-Loss-Is-Hundreds-of-Dollars-Silently (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Grease Fire — Never Use Water — Smother It (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Microwave-Repair-Rarely-Pencils-Out-Replace-Instead (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Refrigerator Ice Maker Supply Line Should Be Braided Stainless Not Plastic (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Refrigerator Repair vs Replace Uses the 50 Percent Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Slow Dishwasher Supply-Line Drip Is the Insidious Strata Loss (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Thermoelectric-Wine-Coolers-Lose-Control-in-Warm-Rooms (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Trash-Compactor-Jams-Are-Caused-By-Overloading-and-Hard-Objects (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
When to Replace vs Repair a Dishwasher — the 50-Percent Rule Applied (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Dryer-Vent-Duct-in-Strata-Is-Common-Property-Not-Owner-Responsibility (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Rigid-Metal-Duct-Is-the-Only-Safe-Dryer-Exhaust-Material (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata-Dryer-Duct-Past-the-Wall-Is-Common-Property-in-BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Washing Machine Repair vs Replace Decision Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Annual WDO Inspection Is the Minimum Structural Pest Defense (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Pest-Prevention-Seasonal-Calendar-Is-Spring-and-Fall-Gated (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Wasp-Nest-Size-and-Location-Determine-the-DIY-Line (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Wood-Destroying Organisms in Strata — Building Structure Is Common Property (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
A Sump Pump Without Battery Backup Is Unprotected During the Worst-Case Storm (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Aging In-Unit Hot Water Tanks In Strata Should Be Proactively Replaced (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Annual Shutoff-Valve Exercise Prevents Mineral Seizure (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Ball Valves Outlast Compression Valves and Should Be the Default Upgrade (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Burst Supply Line Is a Top Cause of Catastrophic Residential Water Damage (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
CIPP Lining vs Open-Cut Replacement for a Damaged Sewer Lateral (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Camera-Inspect Your Sewer Lateral If Your Home Is Over 40 Years Old (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Chemical Drain Cleaners Damage Pipes and Should Not Be Used (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
In-Unit Branch Drains Are Owner Responsibility In BC Strata But the Stack Is Common Property (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Multiple-Fixture Backup Signals a Mainline Problem Not a Branch Clog (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Replace Braided Supply Lines as Cheap Consumables Not Repaired Parts (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Seized Shutoff Valve Requires Whole-Home Water Shutoff as Fallback (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Sewage Ejector Overflow Is an Immediate Strata Liability Event (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Sewer Lateral Is Owner-Maintained to the Municipal Main in Metro Vancouver (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Toilet Repair vs Replace Decision Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Toilet Supply Line Should Be Replaced Every 8-10 Years In BC Strata (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Toilet Wax Seal Leak Is the Load-Bearing Failure for Strata Water Damage (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Paper-Digital-Both — The Home Document Redundancy Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
What Home Records to Keep Forever vs Discard After Selling (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Accidental-Sprinkler-Discharge-Can-Trigger-a-Strata-Deductible-Chargeback (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Fight-vs-Evacuate-Decision-Rule-for-Home-Fires (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Monitoring-Model-Determines-Whether-Your-Alarm-Actually-Dispatches-Help (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Rekey Every Exterior Lock On Move-In — You Do Not Know Who Holds a Copy (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Sprinkler-Head-Obstruction-Is-an-Owner-Created-Safety-Failure (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata Exterior Camera Installation Requires Council Approval Under SPA Standard Bylaw 8 (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata Unit Door Locks — What Is Owner Scope vs Strata Scope in BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata-Fire-Safety-Plan-Is-the-Corporation-Responsibility-Not-the-Unit-Owner (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Test Dont Assume — Radon Is House-Specific Even in Low-Risk Regions (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Central-Vacuum-Blockage-Localisation-Rule (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
ISP-Gateway-vs-Own-Router — When-to-Switch-and-When-to-Stay (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
In-Wall-AV-Wiring-in-Strata-Needs-CL2-Cable-and-Possibly-Strata-Approval (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Smart-Locks-on-a-Strata-Unit-Door-Need-Written-Council-Approval-in-BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Strata-Doorbell-Camera-Needs-Written-Council-Approval-in-BC (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Wall-Mounted-TV-Must-Hit-Studs-or-Masonry-Anchors — Drywall-Alone-Is-Not-Safe (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC Strata 3-4 Vote Rule — Bylaws Require 3-4 Owner Vote to Change (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC Strata Special Levy — What Triggers One and How to See It Coming (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Read the Depreciation Report Before the AGM and Before Buying (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC-Hydro-FortisBC-Insulation-Rebates-Require-HPCN-Contractor (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Exterior-Windows-Are-Common-Property-in-BC-Strata (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Failed-Sealed-Unit-Is-IGU-Replacement-Not-Full-Window (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Foundation Repair Methods Are Irreversible and Require a Structural Engineer Before Committing (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Horizontal Foundation Cracks Signal Soil Pressure and Require Immediate Engineering Assessment (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Match-the-Sealant-to-the-Job (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Measure and Date Cracks Before Deciding Repair Is Needed (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Perimeter Drain Pipe Material Era Determines Replacement Timeline (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Sticking-Door-That-Spreads-to-Multiple-Openings-Is-a-Foundation-Signal (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Vented-vs-Sealed-Crawlspace-Coastal-BC-Makes-Sealing-the-Better-Bet (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
What-Must-Never-Be-Caulked-on-a-Home-Exterior (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Window-Perimeter-Leak-Is-a-Wall-Problem-Not-a-Window-Problem (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC Hydro Reconnection Fees Are Disproportionate to the Missed Payment (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
The Annual Utility and ISP Rate Review SOP (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
AGM-Batteries-Are-Required-for-Start-Stop-Vehicles-Not-Optional (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
BC-Winter-Tires-Are-Legally-Required-Oct-1-to-Apr-30-on-Most-Highways (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Grinding-Brakes-Is-a-Stop-Driving-Event-Not-a-Schedule-Service-Event (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Independent-Shops-Cannot-Void-Your-Warranty-in-Canada-If-You-Keep-Records (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Jump-Starting-a-Car-Safely-Requires-Grounding-to-Metal-Not-the-Dead-Battery (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Lapsed-ICBC-Insurance-Has-No-Grace-Period (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
The-5000-km-Oil-Change-Myth-Is-a-Quick-Lube-Upsell (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Match the Filter to the Goal — NSF Certification Tells You What a Filter Actually Removes (Home Systems)
Jul 06, 2026
Metro Vancouver Municipal Water Is Already Soft — Softener Not Needed (Home Systems)

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