Part 9 Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection is one of the most misunderstood—and most critical—aspects of small building safety. This one-day course helps Part 9 building officials, designers, and construction professionals gain a clear, structured understanding of how to apply fire separations, firestopping systems, smoke-tight barriers, and more under the Ontario Building Code.

Through real-world examples, inspection photos, and hands-on group activities, you’ll learn how to assess fire-resistance ratings, identify code-compliant materials, and evaluate field conditions with confidence. The course also reviews key 2024 OBC updates, including enhanced fire separation requirements for secondary suites, revised firestopping rules, and expanded requirements for listed systems at joints.

Available Course Dates

Part 9 Passive Fire Protection

January 27, 2026

Course Details

What You’ll Learn:

- Understand passive fire protection principles in small buildings

- Identify required fire separations and fire-resistance ratings under Part 9

- Differentiate between smoke-tight and fire-rated barriers

- Interpret and apply SB-2, SB-3, and CAN/ULC S101

- Evaluate HVAC penetrations and the proper use of dampers and firestop flaps

- Identify common field deficiencies in firestopping and separation details

- Support compliance through informed inspection or design practices

Who This Course is Designed For:

Part 9 Building Officials

Designers

Builders and Site Supervisors

Course Format:

Duration: 6 instructional hours + 1-hour lunch break
Delivery: In-person or live via Microsoft Teams
Includes: Instructor-led training, analysis exercises, code worksheets, and digital course materials

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Fire Protection

Module 2: Fire Separations and Smoke-Tight Barriers

Module 3: Firestopping

Module 4: HVAC Openings in Fire-Rated Membranes

Module 5: Field Inspections – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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.

Testimonials

Henry Rojas
President, Rojas Empire of Design Inc
My experience with RSM Building Consultants has been genuinely valuable. The training was not only detailed and practical, but the in-person/virtual hybrid format made it extremely engaging and easy to apply directly to real project scenarios. Gerald clearly draws from deep industry experience, which made the explanations, examples, and case studies highly relevant to the work we do across Ontario. The courses have strengthened my understanding of several key Building Code areas and have supported my day-to-day practice as a BCIN designer, particularly when navigating complex permit reviews and examiner discussions. I would absolutely recommend RSM’s training programs to other designers, engineers, inspectors, and anyone looking to deepen their Code knowledge in a professional, structured environment. The learning experience was excellent, and I look forward to continuing future courses with them. Can't wait for the next class!