6 Storey Wood Frame Residential Buildings

WHEREAS the British Columbia Building Code was recently amended to permit the construction of six storey wood frame residential buildings from the previous maximum of four storeys; AND WHEREAS the addition of two storeys of wood frame construction will require new design elements and construction techniques that address issues such as water ingress, seismic events and fire fighting capabilities and the British Columbia Building Code does not require any type of additional certification for professionals, trades or contractors involved in the design and construction of six storey wood frame buildings: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM urge the provincial government to establish additional qualifications for professionals, trades and building contractors involved in the construction of six storey wood frame residential buildings.