Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 16 — Property Standards By-law

1) Every part of a building or structure shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of sustaining safely its own weight and any load to which it normally may be subject. 2) Materials or objects which have been damaged or show evidence of decay or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced. 3) The foundations, walls, columns, beams, floor and roof slabs of a building, including ancillary structures such as parking garages, shall be maintained in good repair. 4) If, in the opinion of the Officer, there is doubt as to the structural condition and adequacy of a building or structure or parts thereof, the Officer may order that such building or structure or parts thereof be examined by a professional engineer, licensed to practice in Ontario and employed by the owner of the building or authorized agent, and that a written report, which may include drawings for any recommended remedial work designed by the engineer, and giving details of the findings of such examination be submitted to the Officer. 5) For the purposes of this section, “structure” includes a fence, shed, permanent sign or other small building in addition to structures defined in the Building Code Act. EXTERIOR WALLS