Currently, encapsulated mass timber buildings are permitted to be up to 12 storeys tall, something the province intends to amend in the provincial building code.Mass timber is having a moment – and one, it seems, that’s going to last. Today, the Ontario government announced that it would amend the province’s building code to permit encapsulated mass timber construction up to 18 storeys. Currently, these buildings are permitted to be up to 12 storeys tall.
According to a press release, the move to increase height regulations is designed to ramp up the construction of new homes and reduce costs over time, while supporting good-paying jobs in forestry, technology, engineering design, and manufacturing.“The use of mass timber can help the sector build more homes faster, keep the cost of construction down, and boost our northern economy,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The Ontario government highlights initiatives like its Ontario Forest Sector Strategy as an opportunity to shift the construction of much-needed housing offsite and into factories. The result is “more efficient and rapid construction,” according to the release. "Modern building techniques, including mass timber and modular construction, are part of our multi-pronged approach to boost housing supply and make homes more affordable,” says Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing.
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