Vancouver city council increased mass timber construction height limits from 12 to 18 storeys for various building types.

Vancouver city council approved changes to increase mass timber construction height limits from 12 to 18 storeys, expanding its use to residential, commercial, schools, light and medium-industrial buildings, and care facilities. The city's chief building official states that charring in mass timber buildings during a fire actually helps protect the structure. The height increase aims to facilitate the use of low-carbon materials in construction and support future housing.

June 12, 2024
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