Condominium rules and regulations vary by condominium association and zoning codes differ by jurisdiction.
In condos and well as zoning regulations, all bedrooms in multi-dwelling units must be carpeted. For some it is not an option to replace carpeting with anything other than carpeting.
But I have never seen or heard of a zoning requirement for carpeting. A building code, maybe? But even then, maybe interior design shouldn't be regulated? On the other hand, I have seen many condos where interior improvements have been made without regard to any association rules. Not all condos are run by the Stasi.Condominium rules and regulations vary by condominium association and zoning codes differ by jurisdiction.
So keeping goats would have been OK if there was carpeting? Maybe there should be regulations about high heels on hardwood flooring for upstairs units, too.If you live below a unit that had carpet, and then installed wood floors without additional sound insulation, you will probably be on the Strata Council to force the people upstairs to follow the rules respecting sound-proofing requirements.
Which for no particular reason brings rise to a memory of a research paper I did many years ago concerning the authority that, at that time, regulated tenancies in our province, including disputes between tenants and landlords.
One memorable anecdote that came from my interview with the Provincial Rentalsman concerned a landlord who was successful in evicting a tenant because of a series of noise complaints received from that tenant's neighbours. The evicted tenant's unit had hardwood floors. The noise complaints arose because of the tenant's insistence on keeping goats - in his residential unit!
Who would have thought that goats hooves on hardwood would be that noisy?!!!!
So keeping goats would have been OK if there was carpeting? Maybe there should be regulations about high heels on hardwood flooring for upstairs units, too.
In single-family homes? I would also think that fire safety issues would be dealt with at the supplier-level, not allowing unsafe flooring materials to be sold. But if someone was trying to grow a lawn in their apartment, it is entirely possible that there might be individuals who would want to put down something flammable like straw or sawdust--maybe for decorating/atmosphere purposes. Who knows? Canada has some strange regulations, like Quebec only allowing leases to run from May to May (that may no longer be true, but its whacky anyway).Most stratas around here though have rules that specify pre-approval for the replacement of flooring materials.
Quebec only allowing leases to run from May to May (that may no longer be true, but its whacky anyway).
I would think that might depend on your condo association rules. I have never heard of zoning regulations that require carpeting. Hardwood flooring is all the rage now, after all.
If you have carpet but don't want to get rid of it, buy a rectangle of vinyl flooring and roll it out over it. It won't damage the carpet. It doesn't need to be stapled down or anything. The edges will naturally curl up and help contain any spills. I'd nail a termination strip at the doorway, though - so you don't trip on it when you walk in.
I’d like to see a citation on the zoning requirement.
That said, when I was using an extra bedroom as a dry darkroom, it was carpeted and I laid down those plastic carpet runners on the wet side to catch spills.
In single-family homes?
Los Angele County Zoning Ordinance. Hallways must be carpeted. Living rooms and dinning room may be carpeted or have hardwood floors. It keeps people who are sleeping from being disturbed by the people above them.
No - shared multi owner properties here in BC are referred to as Condominiums or Strata properties.
So when I refer to strata units, I mean those sort of properties.
Of course any such sound related rules are only applicable to units where people have units below them.
The fire safety criteria is only encountered in buildings that have been designed with very high end fire suppression materials and features. That happens sometimes when developers decide to make such features a marketing feature, because those features can provide a long term benefit arising from reduced shred insurance premiums.
Savings on shared insurance costs are often the reasons why multi-unit buildings will have rules prohibiting bar-be-ques or mandating metal clad washer hoses and a bunch of other similar restrictions or requirements.
When one considers buying into such a building, one needs to read those rules first before signing the offer.
A fair number of stratas are now being built with, or bringing in changes to the rules to, prohibit smoking or vaping anywhere in the building, including within individual units. That is a real sales feature for more and more people. Generally existing smokers are grandfathered in the buildings that pass the change.
On the actual topic of the thread, I'm pretty quiet about the fact that I do darkroom work in our unit, because I don't want any of the neighbours to think that I am doing something that they think, because they don't understand it, should be against the rules.
If you keep goats in the living room do not be surprised if you end up with a carpet having a thick pile on it.
I have been in many, many homes in Los Angeles County with tiled living rooms, hallways and dining rooms. And not a scrap of carpet anywhere in the rest of the house, either. Many are of recent construction, too. Take a look at Zillow.Also apartment buildings are included. However apartment buildings must have living rooms, halls and dining rooms carpeted.
I have been in many, many homes in Los Angeles County with tiled living rooms, hallways and dining rooms. And not a scrap of carpet anywhere in the rest of the house, either. Many are of recent construction, too. Take a look at Zillow.
The internet is yours, feel free to look it up yourself.
The internet is yours, feel free to look it up yourself.
….It's not written in any set of municipal codes, but it is enforceable by the board of the building your condo or apartment is in. It is, however, practically never enforced.
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