Ensuring Compliance With The Building Code

The course is focused on how to use the New 2006 Ontario Building Code. It is of a general nature & will familiarize you with finding the pertinent section dealing with the subject matter. It specifically deals with the use of the Ontario Building code.

Course Outline

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Develop valuable knowledge on key parts and interpretation of the Ontario Building Code
• Discover where is the Ontario Building Code going in the future, objective base codes (when?), how has Bill 124 (BRAGG)
   changed how we
• Enforce rules of construction in the future, how to prevent litigation, reduce risk of costly building failures, code compliance together
   with the people who work within the building industry, private sector -registered code agencies (RCA) taking responsibility for enforcement
• Benefit your comfort level by attending the course in using the Ontario Building Code

Description

The 2006 New Ontario Building Code is divided into a number of parts dealing with the size and the use of the building as well as parts dealing with various specially fields involved in the design of building elements.
 
This course is focused on how to use the New 2006 Ontario Building Code.  It is of a general nature and will familiarize you with finding the pertinent section dealing with the subject matter.

It specifically deals with the use of the Ontario Building code and which parts apply to the different types of buildings.

You receive a copy of the latest Ontario Building Code as you learn to use it.

This is an interactive course where you are working with the code as well as the instructor.

Objective

• To provide participants with the knowledge and skills required for the design, construction and compliance in accordance with the Ontario
   Building Code in order to reduce litigation costs, improve health and safety for occupants of all buildings, increase life of buildings and increase
   quality of life in buildings.
• To prepare students for new provincial examinations.

Who Should Attend

Building officials, architectural and engineering consultants who have responsibilities for design construction and inspection of buildings and want to understand the application of the Ontario Building Code.  This course will also be beneficial to home inspectors, designers, developers and other individuals who are required to achieve compliance.  Those who want to receive BCIN Registration.

Program Outline

Day I

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Method

Introduction and Change To Network

The Building Code Act
• Design of building code
• Powers
• Building Code Act
• Building by-law
• Different order enforcement
• Powers of inspector
• When do you require a building permit
• Sample drawing and application for a building permit

Part 1A-Scope and Definitions
• Abbreviations
• Legal definitions
• Defined terms

 Part 2A –Objective A2
• Application
• Designated structures
• Design and general review
• Permits and inspection
• Conditional permits

Part 3A
Function Statement

Part 1B General
• Standards, document, number, code reference

Part 3B Fire Protection, Occupant-Safety and Accessibility
• Fire protection through compartmentalization
• Classification of a major /multiple occupancy
• Multiple occupancy and fire protection requirements
• Combustible construction -foamed plastic
• Non combustible construction
• Fire resistance rating
• Fire separations and closures
• Fire walls
• Fire stopping
• Flame spread rating
• Roof assemblies
• Occupant load
• Building fire safety

Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy
• Streets
• Sprinklers in lieu of roof rating
• Building classifications
• Spatial separation and exposure protection
• Amount of unprotected openings
 
Day II

Fire Alarm and Detection
• Types of fire alarms
• Sprinkler in lieu of fire detectors
• Voice communications

Provisions for Fire Fighting
• Access-basements, routes
• Water supply
• Sprinkler systems

Additional Requirements for High Buildings
• Limits to smoke   
• Fire fighters elevator
• Smoke venting
• Stand pipe requirements
• Pressurization

Emergency Lighting and Power Supply
• Main lighting levels
• Emergency power supply

Mezzanines
• Openings through rated floor assembly
• Exits
• Interconnected floors
• Smoke control

Safety within Floor Areas
• Separations of suites
• Hazardous substances
• Public corridors
• Number of exits
• Assembly occupancy
• Care or detention occupancy

Exits Requirements
• In a sprinkled floor area
• In an unsprinkled floor area
• Travel distances
• Height and width of exit
• Protection -fire compartmentation
• What type of glass- G.W. or tempered
• Number of exits

Vertical Transportation
• Elevator requirements, fire separations
• Linen and refuse chutes, fire fighters elevator
• Fire separators
• Service facilities

Health Requirements
• Room sizes
• Windows
• Windows protection in apartments

Care and Detention
• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Residential occupancy

Plumbing
• Number of plumbing fixtures in different types of buildings
• Plumbing facilities
• Water distribution systems
• Traps and interceptors

Barrier-Free Design
• Path of travel
• Occupancy requirements
• Design standards
• Assistive listening devices
• Ramps

Portable Classrooms
• Requirements
• Grouping
• Separation
• Fire alarm systems
• Exiting

 Pool Design Overview
• Pool designations
• Pool and deck design
• Public pools
• Emergency provisions for public pools

Air Supported Structures
• Spatial separation
• Clearances to surrounding
• Flammable materials
• Structural requirements
• Professional design

Day III

Part B4 Structural Design Overview
• Design requirements
• Building higher building
• Next to lower building
• Loading live and dead load
• Due to use and occupancy
• Wind load
• Live loads due to earthquake
• Foundations
• Excavations
• Signs

Part B5 Wind, Water and Vapour Protection (Environmental Separation)
• Separation of environment
• Environmental loss
• Heat transfer
• Air leakage
• Precipitation
• Surface water
• Moisture in the ground
• Prevent mould

Part B6 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Overview
• Design and installation
• Air duct design system
• Supply, return air, exhaust air system

Part B7 Plumbing Overview
• Plumbing facilities
• Materials, fixtures
• Corrosion resistant materials
• Connections to drainage
• Potable water systems
• Protection from contamination

Part B8 Sewage Systems Overview
• Sewage systems: classification of system limitations, design standards, earth pit privy tanks, treatment and holding, class 1 to
   class 5 sewage systems, operation and maintenance, grease interceptors

Part B9 Housing and Small Buildings
• Scope of part 9 detail
• Different materials, systems and equipment
• Compressive strength of concrete
• Wood products
• Snow loads
• Design of areas and spaces
• Resistance to forced entry
• Fire protection of exits
• Occupancy classification
• Spatial separations
• Damp proofing, waterproofing
• Footing and foundations
• Masonry
• Wood frame construction
• Heat transfer, air leakage and condensation
• Cladding, stucco, interior finishes
• Ventilation
• Design of floor joint, roof rafters

Part B10 Change of Use Overview
• Application
• Performance level
• One occupancy changed into another occupancy
• Site documents
• Occupancy of unfinished buildings
• Demolition of buildings
• Notices to chief building officials
• Equivalents
• Search warrant
• Sewage systems-qualifications
• Conditional permits
• Occupancy permits
• Climatic date
• Documents referenced in the Ontario Building Code
• Diputes versus Building Code Commission

Part B11 Renovations Overview
• Multiple occupancies
• Performance level evaluation
• Compliance alternative measures

Part B12 Resource Conservation
• Energy efficiency for building under part 9
• Insulation R values in different degree zones
• Lighting/electrical requirements

Part I-C1
• Administrative provisions
• When field review is required

Part C2-Alternative Solutions Disputes
• Resolutions
• Rulings

Part 3C-Qualifications
• Who needs to be qualified with a BCIN number
• Registration by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Final Overview of Provincial Examination System

The Ontario Building Code 2006

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Summary and Final Adjournment

There will be a one-hour lunch break each day in addition to a refreshment and networking break during each morning and afternoon session.

Daily Schedule
8:00 Registration and Coffee (1st day only)
8:30 Session begins
4:30 Adjournment

Faculty

Frank J. Asta
Frank J. Asta, B.Tech, CBCO, CET., is with the Town of Halton Hills Building Department. Previous to that, he was the Chief Building Official for the Town of Oakville. He has over 40 years experience in Design, Construction and Regulation - Building Code Enforcement. He is also a present member of Ontario Building Officials Association, and has served on The Building Materials Evaluation Commission, Building Code Review Committee with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the past 6 years. He was part of the teaching staff at George Brown College in the Continuing Education Program. Currently, he is part of the teaching staff at Humber College in the Architectural Technology Program. He has facilitated Ontario Building Code courses for organizations such as Ontario Building Officials Association and The Association for Architectural Technologists of Ontario.

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

1.8 CEU / 18 PDH

Cancellation Policy

To withdraw from a course, you must send a request, in writing, with the official receipt to our office. Fifteen or more business days in advance: full refund less $50.00 administration charge. Five to fifteen business days in advance: non-refundable credit of equal value for any future EPIC seminar within one year. Credits are transferable within your organization. In case of an unexpected event occurring after this time, you may send someone else to take your place without any additional cost.

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5670 McAdam Rd
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada   L4Z 1T2

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Would have liked more interactive problem solving.

Reviewed by Allen A. 2011