Mayne Island Fire Hall - Feasability Study

A key structural consideration explored in the feasibility study was the proposed transom window framing surrounding the apparatus bay. The concept included wrap-around glazing that interrupted the continuity of the seismic force-resisting system, creating challenges for transferring lateral loads from the roof diaphragm to the foundations.

This condition required careful evaluation because the facility is classified as a post-disaster building, meaning seismic design forces must be increased by 50% above standard code requirements. The study assessed the structural implications of this configuration and identified the constraints it would impose on maintaining a continuous and reliable load path.

Location: Mayne Island, BC

Architect: KMBR Architects

Contractor: Liberty Contract Management Inc.