Condo upgrades (archive)
Condos from 1980 to 1990
Potential problems to be assessed
In most condo buildings constructed between the 1980s and 1990s, chimneys were built to pass through an open common shaft. These constructions are no longer compliant, because if a fire breaks out on one of the floors, it will enter the shaft and spread easily and rapidly to the floors above.
How can we rectify the situation?
The correction to be made is to delay the spread of fire from 45 minutes to two hours between floors, by constructing separate technical shafts, or by other engineer-approved insulation measures, depending on the type or building code requirements.
Steps to take
- Determine whether the building has the problem in question by contacting a building engineer, who will analyze the site and issue a report.
- If a problem is detected, residents must :
- Decide whether to replace or condemn the fireplaces. The choice of this step is important because electric, wood or gas fireplaces have different types of venting and different standards to meet, which influences the corrective measures suggested by the engineer. Residents can choose the type of fireplace they want, and are not forced to choose the same models.
- Once the engineer’s report has been submitted and approved by the municipality, residents must have the cost of the work estimated and apply to the municipality for a permit.
Noréa Foyers Grand Montréal, expert in the field for over 10 years
This type of problem is often very difficult for condominium corporations to manage, as it involves several trades, expertise and details in order to arrive at a solution. For over 10 years, we’ve been the most sought-after experts on the island of Montreal for condo retrofit site management.
Budgets respected and homeowners reassured
To help some homeowners better absorb the expense, we offer a long-term financing program through Finance It.
To ensure your peace of mind and the work of certified professionals, we assign a project manager exclusively to your project throughout the entire process.
Do you have any questions about your building?
Contact Mr. Frank Goulet EMAIL: fg*****@*********rs.com
Les travaux de séparation coupe feu se font à tous les étages. Il est important que le foyer soit installé dans un bâtiment conforme aux exigences du code du bâtiment. Nous exécutons les travaux des ingénieurs pour réparer le bâtiment et ensuite nous installons les nouveaux foyers aux goûts des clients
Travaux coupe feu
Construire selon des mesures différentes selon les exigences de l'ingénieur au dossier est complexe et méticuleux. Les puits de cheminées sont des endroits étroits et nécessitent une précision sans faille pour répondre aux exigences des fabricants de foyers et de cheminées en plus de l'ingénieur.
Création de mesures différentes
Lorsque nous travaillons dans votre maison nous nous assurons que tout est protégé. Nos équipes professionnelles s'assurent que vos planchers et vos biens soient en sécurité. Les travaux ne sont pas plaisants nous désirons réduire le plus possible la nuisance au minimum durant cette période.
Protection de votre propriété
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