Winnipeg | St Boniface | Developments & Discussions

[drew]

I believe that if the development next to your building will subject it to higher snow load (snow shadow) it is the responsibility of the developer to complete the necessary investigation and any required reinforcing of the existing building roof structure to support the higher loading.

So, whether or not it was considered as part of the this development - this existing owner seems to simply want to refuse any work to be done to her building - and that the development is altered to reduce any snow shadowing.

I agree that this investigation is required as part of the new development - but disagree that this owner can simply refuse to allow any reinforcing to be completed on her building. In this case the developer should be able to show that this snow shadow study has been completed, is working in good faith to complete any necessary improvements to the neighbouring buildings. If she refuses, she can then accept any future liability for roof damages.