
Secondary Suites in Houses - 2024 OBC (Feb)
Workshop
Fees include workshop, resource material & lunch.
Understanding spatial separation requirements is essential for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. This workshop, updated to reflect the 2024 Ontario Building Code, offers participants an in-depth look at how to properly calculate spatial separation, unprotected openings, and building construction requirements.
What makes this workshop unique? Participants will engage in detailed discussions on advanced spatial separation topics, including skewed property lines and exemptions, with interactive activities designed to reinforce understanding.
Spatial Separation
March 21, 2025
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.
Instructor
What you'll learn:
- How to calculate spatial separation for Part 3 and Part 9 buildings.
- Key concepts related to unprotected openings and building construction requirements.
- Detailed analysis of advanced spatial separation topics, including:
- Skewed property lines and their implications.
- Limiting distance agreements and their application.
- Construction of exposing building faces and related requirements.
- Exemptions related to CAN/ULC S-134 and walls exposed to other walls.
- Practical strategies for ensuring compliance with spatial separation regulations in real-world scenarios.
Who is this course designed for:
- Plans Examiners
- Inspectors
- Anyone involved in the design of Part 3 and Part 9 buildings
Delivery Method:
- Hybrid (join in person at the RSM Training Facility or online via Microsoft Teams)
Interactive Features:
- Hands-on activities and quizzes to reinforce key concepts.
- Open discussion sessions with experts to clarify challenging aspects of spatial separation.
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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.
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.
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
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Description
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Prerequisites
Recommended OBOA prerequisites:
Course Affiliations
Ontario Building Officials Association
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Description
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Instructor
info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
519.496.1434
44 Saltsman Dr, Unit 9 Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7