419 BURNHAMTHORPE RD

Timeline

1. Applied

   2025-10-15

2. Issued

   Not available

3. Completed

   2026-04-29

Project description

Fire Separation Alternative SolutionIn accordance with OBC 3.3.4.2.(3) the floors are required to be constructed as fire separations where the distance between the lowest floor and uppermost floor level is more than 6 m. The distance between the lowest and highest occupied floors is 5.74 m. The dwelling units are provided with stair access from the exterior on Level 1 (non occupied space) and access to the roof (also no occupied space).Ventilated Vestibule.The doors in the fire separation will be rated closures with self closing devices. The doors will be tight fitted and willprovide a barrier against the passage of gas and exhaust fumes. As per OBC 3.3.5.4.(4), a storage garage is requiredto be provided with either natural or mechanical ventilation so that the concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) iscontrolled within the enclosed storage garage. In addition, carbon monoxide alarms are required to be provided withinthe dwelling unit. As part of the alternative solution, it is proposed to provide the CO detectors within the dwelling unitconnection point (including the foyer) and in the parking garage, with the parking garage CO detectors to be interconnected with a bell in the second floor of each unit at the top of the foyer stair.EgressThe provision of OBC 3.4.2.1.(4) to exempt dwelling units from the provision of two enclosed exits to allows for the construction of traditional multi-storey residential townhouses, row houses, duplexes, and other multi storey units with direct access to the exterior. The townhouse suites are considered to be provided with a direct exit to the exterior. Further details are provided in the report attached.Standpipe systemResidential buildings more than 4 storeys in building height are required to be provided with a standpipe system wherethere are common spaces in the building. It is proposed to use the exterior fire hydrants outside the building forfirefighting activities within the residential units. The garage entrance will be within 45 m of the fire hydrants. Thedwelling units can be accessed from within the parking garage.Modified Fire Alarm SystemA fire alarm system is required to be installed in a building that is sprinkler protected. The shared parking garage will be provided with a fire alarm system and each dwelling unit will be provided with two horns. Further details are provided in the report attached.Exit Signage OBC 3.4.5.1.(1) requires every exit door to be provided with an exit sign placed over or adjacent to an exit if the building is more than two storeys. Further details are provided in the report attached.

Permit fields

Not a municipal ward number.