Question 1

Can i put a garden suite on my lot in Moncton if i already have a basement apartment — is two units allowed?

Accepted Answer

In Moncton, having a basement apartment already in place doesn't automatically block you from adding a garden suite — but whether two accessory units are permitted depends heavily on your specific zoning designation and lot characteristics.

Moncton's zoning bylaw has been evolving, and the city has been generally supportive of gentle densification. Most residential zones in Moncton permit at least one secondary suite (like your basement apartment), but stacking a garden suite on top of that — g

Question 2

What fire separation upgrades are required to make an existing basement apartment legal in a Saint John home?

Accepted Answer

Converting an existing basement apartment to legal status in Saint John requires significant fire separation upgrades to meet National Building Code requirements. The city's building inspection department will require a building permit and full code compliance review before issuing occupancy approval.

The most critical upgrade is fire-rated separation between the units. You'll need minimum 45-minute fire-rated assemblies for all walls, floors, and ceilings that separate the basement suite from

Secondary Suites & ADUs

Can i put a garden suite on my lot in Moncton if i already have a basement apartment — is two units allowed?

What fire separation upgrades are required to make an existing basement apartment legal in a Saint John home?