SYME STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD.

Structural engineering firm located in Salmon Arm, BC

SYME STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD.

We are committed to creating things that last; in both structures and relationships! We are proud to provide consulting services to the Shuswap, North Okanagan, Revelstoke and Vernon areas.

OFFICE LOCATION

1111 Lakeshore Dr. SW
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1E4

Sergey Turbin has finished his tenure as a Engineer-in-Training, and is now a Professional Engineer.

Congratulations Sergey!

BC Building Code – Braced Wall Design

As of March 10, 2025, the BC Building Code, Part 9, will mandate specific requirements for braced wall bands in all new residential buildings to ensure structural integrity. BC’s specific environmental
conditions require consideration of both wind and seismic loads when designing a building. This will be a new design requirement for projects in the area. If you are unsure if this applies to you,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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What are Braced Wall Bands?

Braced wall bands are continuous horizontal and vertical bands within a building where braced wall panels are installed. These panels are specially designed to resist lateral forces caused by seismic movements and wind. They are constructed with wood frame walls and sheathed with plywood,

OSB, or drywall.

Work with SSEL for your Braced Wall Band Design!

We have been communicating with local building officials and researching code updates/regulations to ensure an efficient permitting process with braced wall band designs. Our goals are to have our designs minimize complexity and materials to keep project costs reduced. We will utilize BCBC 2024 Part 9 designs wherever possible instead of Part 4 to allow for lighter, more cost-effective construction. Part 4 designs can also be produced depending on the needs of your specific project. Give us a call or email to discuss your project further. We look forward to working with you!!

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TESTIMONIALS

Working with the team at SYME was great! We found you to have solid engineering advice with a high level of professionalism, very responsive to any request we had, and quick completion with outstanding communication. We highly recommend them for any residential engineering needs!

Shaun Robins

SYME STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD.

Structural engineering firm located in Salmon Arm, BC