688 W HASTINGS STREET

High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - 6th Floor Roof Deck; Building Permit for DP-2022-00613 & DP-2023-00675 To alter to decommission the existing Mechanical Room and to add a private rooftop patio of 435 SF with its portion of 336 SF covered by a gazebo roof and a glass canopy, ancillary to the office unit (Unit # to be confirmed; Group D), accessible from the 6th floor of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage A building on this site. Scope of work includes a new opening in the exterior wall to provide a lift for access to the patio, a new glass canopy above and installation of one sink and barbeque. Occupant Load = Max 10 persons Sch A, Arch B, and Struct B (x2) are submitted. ***REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2019 WITH AMENTMENTS EFFECTIVE ON JUL 01, 2023*** Building Review Branch Note: - All new work shall conform to 3.1.5 Noncombustible Construction. Combustible piping materials shall comply with 3.1.5.19, and Combustible plumbing fixtures with 3.1.5.20. - For F2 upgrades, two exit stairwells shall be upgraded to 2h FRR from Level 6 to Level 1 as per the Architect's exit assessment report dated on Mar 08, 2025 and be accepted by District Building Inspector. - No event is permitted at the rooftop patio at any time. - After relocation of the northwest mechanical vent shall be filled so no opening is facing the proposed barbeque. - Glass guards shall be reviewed by the platform structural engineer. - The new lift shall comply with CSA-355.