55 EASTERN AVE

Timeline

1. Applied

   2023-05-05

2. Issued

   Not available

3. Completed

   2024-11-15

Project description

The building requires a standpipe system as the building is greater than 14 m / 3 storeys in height. The OBC requires 38 mm and 65 mm hose connections to be provided in hose cabinets on each storey of the building. Cabinets are to be located in the floor areas and within 5 m of exits, with additional cabinets provided as needed to ensure all floor areas are within reach of the hose stream. The hose cabinets are required to be equipped with 38 mm and 65 mm hose connections, 30 m of 38 mm diameter hose and a hose rack. In lieu of providing the cabinets/hose stations in the floor area with the equipment described above, it is proposed thatthe standpipe system be equipped with 65 mm hose connections, with these connections located in the exit stairs ateach floor level, with additional hose connections provided in cabinets within the floor areas, as needed, to comply withthe hose coverage requirements.The premise/rationale in support of this alternative standpipe system configuration is based on compliance with 2020National Building Code of Canada requirements for standpipe systems.

Permit fields

Not a municipal ward number.