Canadian code for existing buildings
Canadian code for existing buildings
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Is there something in the Canadian code comparable to 5% allowance/check in IEBC section 706 ?
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Is there something in the Canadian code comparable to 5% allowance/check in IEBC section 706 ?
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RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
Dik
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
OHJAHJ, whereas, Ontario the application of Part 11 is a much better approach. Not looking for a fight, the OMB in Ontario is quite friendly to the application of Part 11 in the event anOHJAHJ objects... but, time consuming.Dik
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
One issue I have been having with Part 11 of the Ontario Building Code is this:
- Remedial action is needed if the Performance Level (PL)of an existing building is reduced due to construction work.
- PL is reduced, per the code, if the Major Occupancy is changed, Live Load is increase, or the occupancy load is increased by 15% or more. What happens if a shear wall is removed, for example? It is clear that the PL is increase in this case but the code doesn't mention anything about lateral loads, unless part 11 is considering wind and seismic loads Live Loads, which is inconsistent with other parts of the code.
RE: Canadian code for existing buildings
Dik