The US and Canada have strict building codes and they get more strict every year. Some of these are probably quite old buildings, some have been repaired without the required inspections, and some are just a force of nature problem - enough to keep the phone ringing off the hook for home inspectors like myself!
"This Three-Story Apartment Building With A Store Front On The First Floor Was Severely Damaged When A Drunk Driver Crashed Into It. Although The Impact Caused Extensive Structural Damage, The Store Remains Open"
The US and Canada have strict building codes and they get more strict every year. Some of these are probably quite old buildings, some have been repaired without the required inspections, and some are just a force of nature problem - enough to keep the phone ringing off the hook for home inspectors like myself!