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New agricultural codes a safety measure
The Province of Manitoba has implemented a new building code system for agricultural structures.
The new codes were announced late last month by Labour and Immigration
Minister Jennifer Howard. The announcement separates agricultural
buildings from all other buildings in the province in hopes that
increased stringency will increase fire safety and reduce the number of
hog barns lost to fire every year.
The new Farm Building Code will come into effect Nov. 1.
To learn more,
read a profile on the code published in the Winnipeg Free Press.