DocumentsStaff ReportMay 6, 2019Pages 20–21
Staff Report (Building) – Participation in an Initiative to Create a Jurisdiction Specific Regulation for Mass Timber Construction
Staff report seeking Council resolution to support City participation in provincial-led discussions to develop jurisdiction-specific regulations for mass timber tall buildings (encapsulated mass timber) within the City’s jurisdiction.
Key facts
- Report date: May 6, 2019; Department: Building
- Context: Province contemplating code changes to allow wood construction up to 12 storeys (from six storeys)
- Request: Council resolution to participate in development of jurisdictional specific regulations with the Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB)
- No financial or legal implications identified at this time
Staff Report (Building) – Participation in an Initiative to Create a Jurisdiction Specific Regulation for Mass Timber Construction
2nd Floor · 877 Goldstream Avenue · Langford, BC Canada · V9B 2X8
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Date:
May 6, 2019
Department:
Building
Subject:
Participation in an Initiative to Create a Jurisdiction Specific Regulation for Mass Timber Construction
Background:
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s support by resolution to participate in an initiative to develop Jurisdictional Specific Regulations for the construction of Mass Timber Tall Buildings within our jurisdiction with the Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB).
Commentary:
Based on early interest in Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) by DB Services and further to the recent announcement by the province that contemplates changes to the building code to allow for wood construction buildings to reach 12 storeys (up from six storeys), the BSSB has reached out to all local governments to canvas their interest in participating in discussions to the development of Code changes that would be specific to the interested jurisdictions. Eligibility for participation in discussions requires a resolution by Council to show support for this initiative.
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications at this time.
Legal Implications:
There are no legal implications at this time.
Options:
That Council:
- Support the City of Langford’s participation in the development of Jurisdictional Specific Regulations for the construction of Mass Timber Tall Buildings within Langford;
OR
- Does not support staffs’ participation in discussions on the development of Jurisdictional Specific Regulations for the construction of Mass Timber Tall Buildings at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Submitted by:
Jerry Worobec
Concurrence:
Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services
Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning
Concurrence:
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief
Concurrence:
Lorne Fletcher, Manager of Community Safety and Municipal Enforcement
Concurrence:
Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation
Concurrence:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering
Concurrence:
Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning
Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
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