Live Training
RSM offers many forms of live training sessions that provide the perfect platform for you to engage with our expert trainers in real time. Our live sessions are designed to cater to the specific needs of building officials, designers, architects, and engineers. Live training allows you to interact, ask questions, and gain a deep understanding of the material at hand. With a variety of scheduling options and formats, all available virtually online or in-person, you can choose the training experience that best suits you. Stay up to date, network with peers, and enhance your expertise in a dynamic learning environment. Every RSM training course has been updated to include the changes in the 2024 Ontario Building Code.
Coming Soon!
Unsafe & Emergency Orders (Dec)
December 3, 2024
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 (Dec)
December 10, 2024
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (Dec)
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (Dec)
December 17, 2024
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (Dec)
Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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 large buildings and register today!
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Framing Fundamentals
January 7, 2025
Description
A workshop discussing detailed framing topics with an emphasis on how framing concepts relate to specific Code articles. The intent is to help the building inspector or plans examiner understand complex framing concepts and to understand when they are reviewing framing within the confines of the OBC Part 9, or when need to obtain professional design.
This workshop is a detailed discussion centred on many of the complex framing concepts building inspectors and plans examiners encounter every day. Framing details and scenarios will be discussed with supporting diagrams, physical models, interactive discussion and illustrated details. The course participant will be able to build confidence in understanding the path to Building Code compliance for complicated framing scenarios. 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
Fire Separations & Fire Stop Systems
January 14, 2025
Fire Separations & Fire Stop Systems
Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
Description
This one-day advanced workshop focuses on the technical requirements for fire separations and fire stopping. Through detailed discussions, illustrations and exercises the student will walk away with a more confident understanding of the concepts.
This workshop is targeted towards both the Part 9 and Part 3 building inspector or plans examiner. Specific discussion will include the fundamentals of fire protection, fire separations, fire stopping and HVAC openings. 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
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (Jan)
January 28, 2025
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (Jan)
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
Non-Combustible Construction
January 30, 2025
Description
A workshop discussing non-combustible construction in Part 3 buildings, with a focus on permitted combustible components in non-combustible buildings, as described in 3.1.5.
The workshop will discuss in detail the listed exceptions that permit combustible materials including, roofing, walls, piping, wires, combustible elements in a return air plenum and others. Protection of foam plastics and specified standards for testing will be a key topic of discussion. 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.
Please note that with the half day workshop, coffee breaks are provided.
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (Feb)
February 4, 2025
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (Feb)
Date: February 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
February 27, 2025
Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
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
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
Unsafe & Emergency Orders (March)
March 11, 2025
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)
March 18, 2025
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (March)
Date: March 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
Spatial Separation
March 21, 2025
Description
A workshop with a focus on spatial separation for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. The intent is to provide the plans examiner or building inspector with a thorough understanding of the process for calculating spatial separation requirements, unprotected openings and building construction requirements.
Detailed and advanced discussions will take place on the fundamentals of spatial separation including skewed property lines, limiting distance agreements, construction of exposing building faces, exemptions related to CAN/ULC S-134, Walls exposed to other walls, etc. 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
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (March)
March 25, 2025
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (March)
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
Live Training
In-Person or Virtual Learning Portfolio
Let's Talk About... 2024 Technical Webinar Series
Date: February 28th to December 4th 2024
Fee: $575 +tax
Description
It's not too late! If you register after February 28th, we'll send you recorded copies of any missed webinars so you can keep up with all of our great building code discussions.
Starting our work day with discussions on pressing building code issues has always been a favourite time throughout Gerald’s career. We believe years of experience comes from listening in and participating in these great conversations. That’s what these webinars are all about.
Let’s Talk About…. is a series of technical webinars which bring together our community on a biweekly basis to chat about relevant building code issues.
20 webinars - 16 live sessions, 4 replay sessions (July & August), guest experts, new relevant topics combined with the favourites of past years.
Instructors
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Devon Staley
Manager of Chief Building Official Services
Laura Elliott
Manager of Training Development
Description
This comprehensive workshop delves into the application of Section 3.2.6. of the Ontario Building Code and Supplementary Standard SB-4, with a focus on the smoke control provisions required in new and existing high buildings. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions to explore critical aspects of compliance and practical implementation.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for Part 3 plans examiners, inspectors, and designers currently working with or planning to work on high buildings.
Key Topics Covered:
Detailed review of smoke control requirements for new, existing, and interconnected buildings.
Emergency use of elevators and provisions for firefighter venting.
Alarm and communication systems specific to high buildings.
Testing and verification of smoke control systems.
Essential documentation and information required from the design industry to confirm compliance.
What’s Included:
Participants will receive a digital package of course materials, including:
Detailed course notes.
A high buildings compliance matrix.
Review checklists to streamline plan review and inspections.
This workshop offers the tools and insights you need to ensure safety and compliance in the unique context of high buildings.
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
2024 OBC Changes - Small Buildings (Dec)
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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
2024 OBC Changes - Large Buildings (Dec)
Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
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 large buildings and register today!
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
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
Fire Separations & Fire Stop Systems
Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $490 +tax
Description
This one-day advanced workshop focuses on the technical requirements for fire separations and fire stopping. Through detailed discussions, illustrations and exercises the student will walk away with a more confident understanding of the concepts.
This workshop is targeted towards both the Part 9 and Part 3 building inspector or plans examiner. Specific discussion will include the fundamentals of fire protection, fire separations, fire stopping and HVAC openings. 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
A workshop with a focus on spatial separation for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. The intent is to provide the plans examiner or building inspector with a thorough understanding of the process for calculating spatial separation requirements, unprotected openings and building construction requirements.
Detailed and advanced discussions will take place on the fundamentals of spatial separation including skewed property lines, limiting distance agreements, construction of exposing building faces, exemptions related to CAN/ULC S-134, Walls exposed to other walls, etc. 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
A workshop discussing detailed framing topics with an emphasis on how framing concepts relate to specific Code articles. The intent is to help the building inspector or plans examiner understand complex framing concepts and to understand when they are reviewing framing within the confines of the OBC Part 9, or when need to obtain professional design.
This workshop is a detailed discussion centred on many of the complex framing concepts building inspectors and plans examiners encounter every day. Framing details and scenarios will be discussed with supporting diagrams, physical models, interactive discussion and illustrated details. The course participant will be able to build confidence in understanding the path to Building Code compliance for complicated framing scenarios. 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
A workshop discussing non-combustible construction in Part 3 buildings, with a focus on permitted combustible components in non-combustible buildings, as described in 3.1.5.
The workshop will discuss in detail the listed exceptions that permit combustible materials including, roofing, walls, piping, wires, combustible elements in a return air plenum and others. Protection of foam plastics and specified standards for testing will be a key topic of discussion. 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.
Please note that with the half day workshop, coffee breaks are provided.
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Description
If you are hosting a local forum to discuss specific code topics look no further than RSM Building Consultants. We have several discussions available to discuss with your local community. We specifically discuss our topics with your team to ensure we are consistent with your policies and procedures. We have several standard discussion topics but can look into some custom discussions if available.
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Conference Presentations
Description
We have a great track record of providing high quality and thought provoking discussions related to compliance with building codes. Recent speaking engagements have been provided to larger groups including, Ontario Building Officials Association, Ontario Property Standards Association, Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, and the Canadian Fire Safety Associations.
Instructors
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Laura Elliott
Manager of Training Development
Devon Staley
Manager of Chief Building Official Services
OBOA Chapter Meetings and Other Groups
Description
Looking for a technical topic to be discussed at your local chapter meeting? Look no further. We have many 1 to 1.5 hour discussions that focus specifically on building code topics. Open discussion and great examples are discussed to help deepen the groups understanding of specific topics. Topics include: 2 Residential Units, 3 Residential Units, Engineered Floor Systems, Truss Roof Systems, Firestopping, Energy Efficiency Requirements, Micro-Distilleries and Breweries, Part 10/11 Renovations and Change of Use and others!
Instructor
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
On Site Training for Building Communities
Description
With large groups you may want RSM to come to you for team training. Based on the size of the group and availability we can set up many of our workshops at your location. Contact us for availability courses and dates.
Instructors
Gerald Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Hartholt
CBO, Township of Puslinch
Devon Staley
Manager of Chief Building Official Services
Laura Elliott
Manager of Training Development
Testimonials
What our clients are saying
Daniel Prest
Chief Building OfficialWhat RSM does is they focus and concentrate on a certain area (of the code)…it’s really quite interesting in that Gerald obviously does a lot of research on his subject…you can see he’s put the effort into it, and it’s not just reading off of a presentation board. You can see that he knows his topics. His style is an excellent way to teach adults—and he respects some of the feedback he’s getting because a lot of us do have a lot of experience and I imagine it’s quite a challenge for Gerald because he knows his audience is not just 18-year-old students who’ve never done anything. And if he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll get back to you. Gerald (RSM) will find a lot of eastern Ontario municipalities are signing on for the same reasons I am—because it’s good, focused training and it doesn’t drain our budget.