Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
Compliance, Orders and Prosecutions in the OBC
Enforcing the Ontario Building Code can be legally and procedurally complex. This two-day workshop is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and tools to handle non-compliance effectively. Whether writing orders, issuing tickets, or preparing for court cases, this course simplifies the legal process and ensures confidence when enforcing the Building Code Act.
What makes this workshop unique? A focus on practical, real-world scenarios, delivered in a hybrid format with cutting-edge classroom technology that ensures a seamless experience for both in-person and online participants.
Available Workshop Dates
Compliance, Orders, & Prosecutions in the OBC (March)
March 4-5, 2025
Compliance, Orders, & Prosecutions in the OBC (March)
Date:March 4-5, 2025
Time:9:00 AM
Location: RSM Head Office and Training Facility, 44 Saltsman Dr. Unit 9, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Fee:$835 +tax
Description
Join us as we break down the complexities of enforcing the Building Code. In this two-day course, participants will learn how to write effective orders, issue tickets, prepare for court cases, and more.
This course has been designed to help building officials navigate the complexities of the legal process when faced with non-compliance. The lessons focus on the laws that are applicable when enforcing the Building Code Act, best practices for conducting inspections, the process for issuing search warrants, inspection reports, and orders, how to initiate legal action, and how to proceed with court process and sentencing.
This course is offered live in the classroom at our RSM Training Facility or learners can join remotely, allowing you to choose what best fits your learning style and schedule. Our Owl camera system brings the classroom environment to your office, where you can hear and see the instructor in the classroom in addition to asking questions by voice and hearing other students who take part.
Instructor
Adrian Van Eck
Owner, AVE Consulting LTD
Course Details
What you'll learn:
- The legal framework of the Building Code Act and its enforcement.
- Best practices for:
- Conducting inspections.
- Writing clear, enforceable orders and tickets.
- How to issue search warrants and prepare thorough inspection reports.
- The step-by-step process for initiating legal action.
- Navigating court processes, from preparation to sentencing.
Who this course is designed for:
- This course is exclusively tailored for building officials looking to strengthen their understanding of:
- The legal aspects of enforcing the Building Code Act.
- Proper documentation and compliance procedures.
- Court preparation and professional conduct during legal proceedings.
Delivery Method:
- Hybrid (in person at the RSM Training Facility or online via Microsoft Teams).
Interactive Features:
- Owl camera technology that replicates the classroom experience for remote learners.
- Live Q&A sessions to address real-world challenges.
- Activities and quizzes to reinforce learning objectives.
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: Laws that Bind Us
Module 2: Building Inspection Practices
Module 3: Search Warrant Process
Module 4: Inspection Reports
Module 5: Issuance of Orders
Module 6: Initiating Legal Action
Module 7: Court Process
Module 8: Sentencing
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
Unsafe & Emergency Orders (March)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
Description
The process for issuing Unsafe orders, Emergency orders and warrants can be difficult based on the different scenarios presented to the Chief Building Official. This workshop will provide open discussion and experiences from past scenarios to give a better understanding of each order and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each. This workshop is directed towards Chief Building Officials and practitioners enforcing the legal requirements of the Building Code Act.
Discussion surrounding Unsafe and Emergency orders and their inherent liabilities and benefits. Participants will participate in scenario-based learning focused on applying emergency orders, unsafe orders and apply for and execute warrants. The goal of this workshop is to provide the participant with the confidence to know when and how to issue the necessary orders to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act within your community. 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
Office and Training Facility
info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
519.496.1434
44 Saltsman Dr, Unit 9 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7
