British Columbia municipalities face challenges upgrading firefighting apparatus to protect high-rise and mid-rise buildings due to new housing density legislation.
B.C. municipalities grapple with new housing density legislation, which may require upgrading firefighting apparatus to protect high-rise and mid-rise buildings. Small towns like Lantzville, lacking four-storey structures and specialized equipment, face challenges in providing adequate fire protection services and securing funding sources for necessary purchases like ladder trucks.
April 14, 2024
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