Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC
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Understanding the qualification requirements for building permit applications is essential for ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code. This pre-recorded webinar breaks down the different categories of qualifications required for designers, the scope of work permitted under each category, and exemptions to these requirements. Gain clarity on who can prepare and submit permit drawings for various types of projects.
- Designer Qualification Categories: Explore the different types of qualifications required under the Ontario Building Code and what they apply to.
- When Qualification is Required: Learn when a designer must be qualified and registered, and when exemptions apply.
- Exemptions & Limitations: Understand the circumstances where specific designers, professionals, or project types may be exempt from qualification requirements.
- Permit Submission Compliance: Discover how to ensure building permit applications meet qualification standards to avoid delays or rejections.
- Key Responsibilities & Enforcement: Learn about the role of municipal authorities in verifying qualifications and enforcing compliance.

All of our webinars are designed to provide valuable information for Building Officials, Designers, and Builders that want to better understand compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
You will have access to the content for 30 days. During the 30 days, you can view the webinar as many times as you'd like.
There are no prerequisites for this webinar. It is our intention to design the course in a way that benefits participants of all experience levels.
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Description
Learners will join instructor Gerald Moore, a certified building official with over 25 years experience in the building inspection field as he takes new and experienced inspectors alike through the process of inspecting single and multi unit houses. This bundle includes all six inspector technique suite courses, covering topics from soft skills and footing inspections to occupancy, mechanical, on-site sewage systems and final inspections.
The ITS is Ontario's most comprehensive building inspector training suite, combining on-site walkthroughs with lessons, quizzes, and checklists that teach new inspectors the essentials, and reinforce best practices for those with experience.
Prerequisites
Recommended OBOA prerequisites:
Course Affiliations
Ontario Building Officials Association
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