Unsafe & Emergency Orders (March)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
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Developed in partnership with the OBOA, the Inspectors' Technique Suite is a comprehensive training program designed for both new building officials and seasoned professionals. This suite covers essential techniques for small residential building inspections, providing the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field.
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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. In this first of a five part series, participants will learn the necessary soft skills and tactics for inspecting excavations, footings, and foundations. Using a combination of videos, checklists, and quizzes, the technical content of the building code is brought to life in real-world applications focusing on the inspection stages and process.
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
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. In this second course of the ITS series, participants will learn the necessary process and skills for conducting framing and fire separation inspections. Using a combination of videos, checklists, and quizzes, the technical content of the building code is brought to life in real-world applications focusing on the inspection stages and process.
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
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. In this third course of the ITS series, participants will learn the necessary process and skills for conducting insulation, air barrier, and vapour barrier inspections. Using a combination of videos, examples, and quizzes, the technical content of the building code is brought to life in real-world applications focusing on the inspection stages and process.
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
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. In this fourth course of the ITS series, participants will learn the necessary process and skills for occupancy and final inspections. Using a combination of videos, checklists, and quizzes, the technical content of the building code is brought to life in real-world applications focusing on the inspection stages and process.
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
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
Coming Soon!
Module 5 - HVAC Inspections
Module 6 - Plumbing and On-site Sewage Inspections
Course Details
What to expect:
Each course in the Inspector Technique Suite follows a structured, easy-to-follow format designed to build confidence in residential building inspections with a step-by-step learning approach.
🎥 Guided Video Lessons: Walk through the inspection process with detailed videos covering:
- What to bring to the site and required safety gear.
- How to communicate effectively with builders and trades.
- Key elements to inspect and what to look for.
📝 Orders & Reports: Learn when to issue orders, how to write inspection reports, and what follow-up actions may be required.
🔍 Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce your learning and stay engaged with knowledge checks throughout the course.
🚶♂️ On-Site Walkthroughs: Watch real-world site inspections as an experienced building official walks through a jobsite, demonstrating the inspection process and key considerations.
Who should take the ITS?
- New Building Officials looking to develop strong foundational skills.
- Experienced Inspectors wanting to sharpen their techniques.
- Seasoned Veterans taking on a mentorship role within their team.
- Plans Examiners & Designers who want a better understanding of inspections.
- Builders who want to know how to improve their on-site inspection experience.
- Municipalities & Employers training new staff.
Watch to Learn How the Inspectors' Technique Suite Can Elevate Your Skills!
FAQ
How long will I have access to the course material?
When you purchase each course individually, you will have access for 45 days for each course. If you purchase the bundle, you can access all four courses for 180 days from the date of purchase.
Can I rewatch the course once I've already completed it?
All parts of the ITS course can be rewatched, quizzes retaken, etc. as many times as you’d like during the 45 or 180 day access period.
How long does each course take to complete?
The total length of videos for each course is approx. 2-4 hours. That said, the feedback that we have received indicates that it takes about a full day to go through each course, as there are also quizzes, opportunities to go back and check content, etc.
Are there any 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. Both new and experience building inspectors will find value in this course.
Testimonials
Nick Ippolito
Deputy chief Building OfficialNick participated in the ITS pilot and was impressed with the soft skills taught in the course. “The manner in which a building official should prepare…or present themselves as a representative of a municipality is not covered by any other course,” he said.
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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
2024 OBC Changes - Small 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 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
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Workshop
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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