Yorkton Council gave second and third reading to an amendment to the City’s Building Bylaw which requires a higher value barrier between a house and attached garage.
The amendment to the Bylaw is an enhancement of current National Building Code requirement.
The National Building Code currently requires that only a poly gas barrier be provided between an attached garage and the living space of a single family dwelling.
The amendment was drafted in close consultation with Yorkton Fire Protective Services.
The Building Standards division of the Government of Saskatchewan was also extensively consulted.
“The proposed 45 minute fire rating between the garage and the home would require the builder to install 5/8” gypsum board in lieu of the current practice of using ½” gypsum board. The 5/8” gypsum board would be installed on garage side walls and ceilings that divide the garage space from the living space..”
“Local home builders that would be affected by the proposed change were also consulted. Building Services found that there were no negative reactions to the proposal. A local builder calculated the price of this requirement and found that it would add less than $1,000 to the price of a home with a double car garage.”
Council was unanimous in supporting the amendment.
The application was advertised and circulated in accordance with the public notification requirements of the City of Yorkton, including advertisement in the local paper, at City Hall and on the City website.
“As of the date of this report, no comments have been received,” explained Brant Hryhorczuk , Manager Building Services.
“The amendment was presented at an information seminar presented by Building Services and attended by local contractors on April 21, 2015 at the Gallagher Centre. There were no objections or concerns voiced by those in attendance following the presentation of the proposed amendment.”
