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BC Building Code Single Egress Stairwell Amendment
First seen: January 14, 2025
Last seen: January 14, 2025
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January 14, 2025Council
Full RecordingResolution to 2025 AVICC Convention - Councillor Rogers
"Chief Hurst confirmed that the decision had been made provincially despite unanimous opposition from BC Fire Chiefs and professional fire experts, who cite extreme human safety risks and increased difficulty for emergency responders. Council debated the value of sending a resolution to AVICC/UBCM given the Minister's finalized position, ultimately agreeing that continued advocacy on this vital safety issue was necessary."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Mayor advocate to inform and hopefully reverse the August 27, 2024 Ministerial Order No. BA 2024 03 amending the BC Building Code to permit residential buildings with single-exit stairwells."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Damian Kowalewich
Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie