Codes & Standards

Engineering Safe Evacuation in Large Assembly Spaces Smoke-controlled egress facilities are fundamental to ensuring life safety in large indoor assembly buildings such as arenas, stadiums, and multi-use event centres. Smoke-controlled egress design focuses on maintaining tenable conditions for occupants during an emergency, particularly when evacuation must occur across large, interconnected spaces. In modern arenas, where […]

Applying Building Codes to Canadian Rail and Transit Projects As Canada’s passenger rail and rapid transit networks continue to expand, designers, owners, and regulators increasingly face a critical challenge: applying Building Codes for Canadian rail and transit projects that were not developed for the unique operational, spatial, and safety conditions of transit systems. The complexity

Understanding Ontario’s Exit Stair Requirements and the Ongoing Debate Ontario exit stair requirements continue to play a critical role in shaping the design and feasibility of mid-rise residential development across the province. As Ontario faces sustained housing supply and affordability pressures, mid-rise residential buildings, typically four to six storeys, are increasingly recognized as an important