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In order to undertake the work, you will need to show that this work is necessary and that there are no temporary measures that can be implemented (such as installing hazard tape) to allow the work to be postponed until after the order is lifted.  

In order to undertake the work, you will need to show that delaying the work will make your residence uninhabitable.  

No, unless you can show that delaying the work will make your residence uninhabitable. Please contact us. 

Please suspend construction, as an addition to a residence is not considered essential. You may do the minimum work necessary to ensure that the construction area is safe and secure during the term established by the Health Order.

Maybe, but you would need to show that the work cannot be reasonably delayed and is needed to maintain habitability of the house and that there are no temporary waterproofing measures available. 

Maybe, but you would need to show that the work cannot be reasonably delayed and is needed to maintain habitability the house and that there are no temporary waterproofing measures available. 

Please suspend construction. You may continue work only if you can show that the repair is necessary to ensure that your home is safe or habitable and the repair cannot be reasonably delayed –for instance, if the deck is unsafe and provides the sole means of access to your home.   

You may continue the minimum necessary to ensure adequate sanitation, provided this is the only bathroom in the house. Otherwise, please suspend construction. You may do the minimum necessary to ensure that the construction area is safe and secure during the term established by the Public Health Order. 

You may complete the minimum work necessary to provide a functioning sink, stove, and refrigerator. Please suspend all other work on the kitchen remodel.