Radon action in municipal law : understanding the legal powers of cities and towns in Canada.: H129-139/2022E-PDF
"Municipalities can take action on radon on their own even when higher orders of government have not yet done so. Indeed, they may already have legal duties to so. Municipalities control their own buildings, and at times social housing, and have responsibilities as landlords and as employers to ensure spaces are safe. Municipalities conduct inspections and enforce Building Codes (which at times include radon provisions) and can face liability where this is negligently done"--Summary, page i.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Health Canada, issuing body. |
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| Title | Radon action in municipal law : understanding the legal powers of cities and towns in Canada. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | Cover title. "Publication date: July 2022." Issued also in French under title: Les pouvoirs d'agir à l'égard du radon dans le droit municipal : comprendre les pouvoirs juridiques des villes et des municipalités au Canada. Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-17). |
| Publishing information | Ottawa, ON : Health Canada = Santé Canada, 2022. ©2022 |
| Description | 1 online resource (ii, 17 pages) : illustrations |
| ISBN | 9780660455433 |
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| Departmental catalogue number | 220432 |
| Subject terms | Radon mitigation -- Law and legislation -- Canada. Municipal corporations -- Canada. |
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