Wall, Floor and Roof Framing
Course
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
Part 3 Passive Fire Protection
Passive fire protection is the foundation of life safety and structural performance in large and complex buildings. This one-day course provides inspectors, plans reviewers, architects, engineers, and construction managers with a clear understanding of how to apply passive fire protection requirements under Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code.
Participants will explore key OBC definitions and updates for 2024, including changes to firestopping systems, membrane penetrations, and noncombustible construction. You’ll learn how to evaluate listed systems (ULC S115), interpret fire-resistance ratings (ULC S101, SB-2), and inspect fire separations and penetrations with confidence.
This course blends technical clarity with real-world application, preparing you to ensure compliance and improve performance on mid- to high-rise, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.
Available Course Dates
Course Details
What You’ll Learn:
-Understand the principles of passive fire protection and its role in containment and safety
-Identify and apply fire-resistance ratings using CAN/ULC S101 and OBC SB-2
-Evaluate and inspect listed firestop systems under ULC S115
-Apply requirements for HVAC penetrations, fire dampers, and thermal barriers
-Distinguish between combustible and noncombustible construction under Section 3.1.5
-Interpret exceptions and material allowances in noncombustible buildings
-Document and assess installation methods to ensure compliance
Who This Course is Designed For:
Part 3 Building Officials (Inspectors and Plans Examiners)
Architects and Engineers
Construction Managers and Site Supervisors
Format and Delivery:
Duration: 6 instructional hours + 1-hour lunch break
Delivery: In-person or virtual (live via Microsoft Teams)
Includes: Code lookups, activities, downloadable resources, and group challenges
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Fire Protection
Module 2: Fire Separations and Fire-Resistance Ratings
Module 3: Firestopping Systems
Module 4: HVAC Openings in Fire Assemblies
Module 5: Noncombustible Construction
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.
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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
Non-Combustible Construction
Course
Fees include workshop & resource material.
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
High Buildings
Course
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
Office and Training Facility
info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
519.496.1434
44 Saltsman Dr, Unit 9 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7
