Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the office of the fire marshal became involved in May of 2002. There have been ongoing discussions with that office in trying to get agreement as to what needed to be done with that facility to get the fire marshal to agree with the occupancy. There were some orders for immediate corrective action and that was done initially and, at that time, the office of the fire marshal determined that the building was not in compliance with a number of applicable National Building Codes of Canada and the National Fire Code and directed that specific improvements be made as a condition to remain in the building until 2006. Beyond 2006, at that time we were informed that we would have to do full code compliance. Full code compliance means exterior wall upgrades, vapour weather barriers and insulation upgrades, new floors designed to carry commercial office space loading, new and renovated foundation to support increased loading, all new windows, doors, sprinkler and fire alarm systems, renovated heat system, new ventilation system, all new electrical and plumbing systems, new firewalls in some areas, asbestos abatement, additional exterior door for fire safety reasons. Those were the items that we were told we would have to bring up to full code compliance. Based on that, Public Works looked at the estimates, brought that to Education, Culture and Employment and looked at what options were available. Upon further discussions with the office of the fire marshal to see how much longer beyond 2002 we could use the facility and if we had a plan in place to replace it, what we would have to do to meet the minimum requirements. That's what we have brought forward now. This facility has been looked at, reviewed, discussed with community, with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. Unfortunately, no satisfactory result came about until we were in the situation now with the fire marshal in having to do a minimum amount of work until we can get ourselves, or get the department, into a new facility. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Floyd Roland on Committee Motion 24-15(5): To Delete $320,000 From Pws's Asset Management Activity In Bill 2, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on June 6th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 24-15(5): To Delete $320,000 From Pws's Asset Management Activity In Bill 2, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 6th, 2006
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