One Young (née Mayfair Hotel) | 5 fl | Complete

[tomh009]

U of T is building a 14 story building with wood. The article says the Ontario building code limits wooden buildings to 6 stories, but isn't it generally true that as long as it's an engineered structure, it can go outside the building code?

If it's an engineered structure, you can go outside the span tables etc. You still need to meet the building code requirements, but the building code allows for "alternative solutions" through an approval process, and the province is now encouraging taller structural-wood buildings. Those of you technically inclined can find a lot more info here:
https://www.omfpoa.com/wp-content/upload...e-2017.pdf