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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This workshop is intended for building department members looking to provide electronic plans review for their e-Permitting process. The participant will gain the necessary knowledge to carry out electronic plans review of drawings utilizing Bluebeam PDF software.

This workshop will lead the participant through a paperless plans review utilizing Bluebeam PDF review software. Specific topics of discussion will be how to create and use stamps for repeating notes on plans, creating and managing a toolbox which provides a repository of frequently used markups, discussing workflows and procedures for electronic plans reviews and processes for gaining efficiency in plans review. Through interactive discussion, examples and activities, the participant will be able to confidently apply Bluebeam software to the paperless plans review of digital PDF files. A resource manual is included which will provide the participant with a helpful guide to use on the job.

NOTE: Participants are required to bring their own laptop with Bluebeam software already installed to the workshop. If this is not possible, please contact us for possible solutions at training@rsmbuildingconsultants.com . If participants are considering joining remotely, it is recommended that they are comfortable opening Bluebeam and navigating both Bluebeam and a Teams call simultaneously.

This workshop has been prepared by RSM Building Consultants to assist code practitioners in the use of the Bluebeam software to complete plans examination on building permit applications. Although we have extensive experience using Bluebeam for the specific use of completing plans examination, we are not official trainers of the software provider.

Description

With the current housing crisis, the Ontario Government mandates that we need to build 1.5 million homes by 2032. Within this mandate are the changes to the Planning Act that allow 3 units as of right on specific lots in Ontario. This course will look at the conversion of existing single family houses to 2 and 3 units. Discussions will take place on the distinction of a house and non-house and their applicable relief set out in the code. Fire separations, egress and heating systems will be determined based on these parameters. 

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.  

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.  

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!