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MattersDevelopmentFirst seen May 6, 2019

Mass timber building regulations

Approved

Langford supported taking part in provincial discussions on local regulations for tall buildings using encapsulated mass timber. The initiative responds to proposed code changes that could allow wood construction up to 12 storeys, compared with six at the time.

Where it stands: City participation approved May 6, 2019.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jun 4, 2019

    Building, bylaw and fire department update

    A departmental update covered building permits, bylaw enforcement, summer staffing and wildfire-season preparations. It also described work toward code rules for 12-storey engineered mass-timber construction, which could affect future building options in the city.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 6, 2019· Council

    City supports work on local mass timber regulations

    Council supported the City's participation in developing jurisdiction-specific regulations for mass timber tall buildings.

    Decision: Approved participation in developing jurisdiction-specific mass timber building regulations.

    Passed

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