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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.

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.

Description

New for 2024! This one-day advanced workshop is delivered in a hybrid format allowing participants to join either in person or virtually.

The workshop focuses on the specific application of the Ontario Building Code Section 3.2.6. and Supplementary Standard SB-4. In-depth discussions will take place regarding the smoke control provisions required in new and existing buildings.

This workshop is targeted towards Part 3 plans examiners, inspectors, and designers who are or will be working with high buildings. The course includes an overview of the documents and information required from the design industry to confirm compliance with these provisions, in addition to topics such as smoke control in new, existing, and connected buildings, emergency use of elevators, venting for firefighters, alarm and communication systems, and testing of systems.

The course notes, a high buildings matrix, and review checklists will be provided to each participant in a digital format prior to the start of the course.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!