Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings
Stay ahead of the curve with our 2024 OBC Changes for Small Buildings course, designed to help building professionals navigate the thousands of updates to the Ontario Building Code set to take effect on January 1st, 2025. This course simplifies the changes, focusing on Part 9 and related updates, with a specific focus on small buildings.
Through interactive discussions, practical activities, and quizzes, you'll gain a clear understanding of the changes that matter most. Whether you're an inspector, plans examiner, designer, builder, or engineer, this workshop will help you confidently apply the latest Code changes to your work. Plus, you’ll receive a digital course workbook for future reference.
2024 OBC changes highlighted in this course:
- Extensive changes to secondary suites in houses
- New locations and requirements for carbon monoxide alarms
- HVAC requirements updated and moved from Part 6 to Part 9
- New requirements for fire separations and firestopping
- Changes to barrier free paths of travel and accessibility requirements
- Increased signage requirements
- New requirements for soil gas control
Available Workshop Dates
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (March)
March 18, 2025
Description
The 2024 Ontario Building Code becomes effective on January 1st, 2025, and contains thousands of changes from previous versions. This comprehensive course simplifies the changes as they relate to small buildings, focusing on Part 9 and related updates to other Parts.
In an interactive group setting, participants will be introduced to the changes, one topic at a time. Topics covered include changes to fire safety, egress and exiting, soil gas control, Part 9 structural, HVAC, and more. Practical activities will be included to reinforce understanding of the subject matter, and a digital copy of the course workbook will be provided for future reference.
Stay up to date with the code changes to small buildings and register today!
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Course Details
What You’ll Learn:
- Key changes to fire safety requirements in small buildings.
- Updates to egress and exiting provisions, including new accessibility considerations.
- Changes to soil gas control and environmental health requirements.
- Structural and HVAC updates in Part 9, including new compliance options.
- How to apply the latest changes to your projects and inspections.
Who This Course is Designed For:
- Building inspectors and plans examiners keeping up with the latest regulatory changes.
- Designers and engineers working on small building projects and ensuring compliance.
- Builders and contractors looking to stay ahead of the curve on Code updates and avoid costly mistakes.
Delivery Method:
- Hybrid (in person at the RSM Training Facility or online via Microsoft Teams).
- Full day workshop
Interactive Features:
- Engaging discussions
- Activities and quizzes to reinforce key concepts
- Real-world examples and case studies
Resources Provided:
- Digital course workbook included for easy reference after the course.
- Coffee breaks and Lunch are provided for in person attendees
Course Modules
Module 1: Secondary Suites in Houses
Module 2: Stairs and Guards
Module 3: Smoke Alarms, CO Detectors, Fire Safety
Module 4: Structural Changes
Module 5: Soil Gas Control
Module 6: Plumbing
Module 7: HVAC
Module 8: Barrier-Free
FAQ
What if I can't attend in person?
We deliver every training session live in a hybrid format. If you cannot attend in person, join us online via Microsoft Teams. Online participants still get to join in on the discussions and interact with other members. You can get the full training experience from your home or office when we use our Meeting Owl camera. With this approach to hybrid collaboration, you will see the full 360 degree view of the training room and be able to participate with the group live in real time.
Will I have access to course material after the workshop?
All participants will have the ability to download all of the course material, including the presentation, activities and quizzes, for two weeks after the course date.
Are there prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is our intention to design the course in a way that benefits participants of all experience levels. In fact, we find that the best discussions often happen when a course has a wide range of experience levels between participants.
Related Courses
Check Out Our Additional Ontario Building Code Courses and Workshops
Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
FULL - Next Course April 1, 2025
Date:February 27, 2025
Time:9:00 AM
Fee:$490 +tax
Description
This workshop, updated with changes from the 2024 OBC, is directed towards plans examiners and building inspectors to further their understanding in the methods of compliance for constructing a secondary unit in existing homes, both over 5 years old and less than 5 years old.
Specific topics discussed will be the application of Part 10 and 11 to secondary suites, compliance alternatives for egress, fire separations and recent building code changes for buildings less than 5 years old. Discussion will take place on the hazard index tables, construction index, early warning and evacuation tables and compliance alternatives. The participant will be able to confidently apply the building code requirements through interactive discussion, examples and activities. A resource manual is included which will provide the participant with a helpful guide to use on the job.
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Description
Learners will join instructor Gerald Moore, a certified building official with over 25 years experience in the building inspection field as he takes new and experienced inspectors alike through the process of inspecting single and multi unit houses. This bundle includes all four inspector technique suite courses, covering topics from soft skills and footing inspections to occupancy and final inspections.
The ITS is Ontario's most comprehensive building inspector training suite, combining on-site walkthroughs with lessons, quizzes, and checklists that teach new inspectors the essentials, and reinforce best practices for those with experience.
Prerequisites
Recommended OBOA prerequisites:
- House Essentials 1, or
- Part 9 Building Envelope and Part 9 Health/Safety
Course Affiliations
Ontario Building Officials Association
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (March)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
Description
The 2024 Ontario Building Code becomes effective on January 1st, 2025, and contains thousands of changes from previous versions. This comprehensive course simplifies the changes as they relate to large buildings, focusing on Parts 3, 4, and related updates to other Parts.
In an interactive group setting, participants will be introduced to the changes, one topic at a time. Topics covered include changes to fire safety, egress and exiting, structural, barrier-free requirements, and more. Practical activities will be included to reinforce understanding of the subject matter, and a digital copy of the course workbook will be provided for future reference.
Stay up to date with the code changes to small buildings and register today!
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Office and Training Facility
info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
519.496.1434
44 Saltsman Dr, Unit 9 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7
