Posted Feb 2, 2013, 6:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto area (ex-Nova Scotian)
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One question with an old building such as the Roy building is whether it can even be brought up to the current building code. Most likely the walls and floors can't meet any current fire ratings without demolishing it and completely rebuilding it with concrete and steel. The floors are likely wood construction with possibly interconnected floor joists that would allow a fire to spread from apartment to apartment.
It is one thing to do interior renovations but if a building can't meet building codes then it could be a death trap. Major fires and loss of lives was common back in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Luckily with current building codes, such major mid-rise and high-rise building fires are a thing of the past.
I think the Roy Building project should proceed so that it is a practical, safe new structure.
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