Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mass Timber Fire Testing
Agreement Number:
GCWOOD-CWC02
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 7, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The objective of this Project is to conduct a series of demonstration fire tests to educate building officials and fire services on the performance and dynamics of a fire in mass timber buildings.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
A set of test results and reports that will provide a more robust understanding and confidence in the fire performance of mass timber structures, especially as related to tall wood buildings.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA K1P6B9
Reference Number:
115-2020-2021-Q4-10061
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Wood Council
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) is a new program that aims to catalyze a long-term transformational change in which more intensive use of sustainably harvested wood becomes a commonly considered option in construction projects in Canada, with broader benefits being realized, including GHG emission reductions and economic growth.