Prerequisites:

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for the effective delivery of the Ontario Building Officials Association courses. The course consists of five modules: 1. Introduction; 2. The Principles of Adult Education; 3. The Principles of Teaching; 4. Teaching the OBOA Courses; and 5. The Practicum.

Note: Please email your CV to training@oboa.on.ca

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
Formerly Community Planning and Zoning Administration.

A 20-hour course, revised and updated in 2016, designed for building officials who require a general knowledge of community planning and a working knowledge of the purpose and effect of zoning but who do not process planning applications. At the end of this course, the student will have sufficient knowledge of the importance of the subject matter to: understand the importance of land use planning to the province, municipality and the public; identify the legislative authority for planning in the province and recognize the most important components of this legislation that have a direct effect on his/her job responsibilities, understand the general purpose and contents of an official plan and the role that an official plan plays with respect to local planning functions; understand the purposes and generic contents of a zoning by-law, different types of zoning by-laws and amendment procedures; recognize problem areas that may arise from conflicts between planning decisions or regulations and responsibilities under the Building Code Act or building code requirements and identify mechanisms to resolve such problems; recognize other planning tools, the role of the committee of adjustment, and minor variances and non-conforming uses; understand the procedures and requirements of zoning administration and the use of letters of compliance.

Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This course will introduce the 2020 NBC structure and its objective-based application. The 2020 NECB will also be discussed in limited detail for comparison and to increase understanding of how the model national codes have been developed. The course will also discuss the relationship between the acceptable solutions and objective-based intents assigned to those provisions. It will build the appreciation and understanding of code intent, objective and functional statements and their role in producing alternative solutions that demonstrate the same level of performance as prescriptive acceptable solutions.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This course will introduce the 2020 NBC structure and its objective-based application. The 2020 NECB will also be discussed in limited detail for comparison and to increase understanding of how the model national codes have been developed. The course will also discuss the relationship between the acceptable solutions and objective-based intents assigned to those provisions. It will build the appreciation and understanding of code intent, objective and functional statements and their role in producing alternative solutions that demonstrate the same level of performance as prescriptive acceptable solutions.

Prerequisites: General Legal

Course Description:
Who is this course for?

- Mandatory course for CBCO and BCQ certification

- To the extent that the material is relevant it is also of significance to new and veteran

- CBO, I/CBO-P, I/CBO-SS, DCBO

- Inspectors who are Supervisors and Managers of Inspectors

- RCA's

- Persons authorized by RCA's

- Those designers who want to enhance their knowledge of the legal processes under and around the BCA

- Required for all CBCO/BCQ Streams

Course Objectives

- Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Act - responsibilities of employees and supervisors and their rights and extracts from selected regulations

- Overview of the legal environment within which a Building Inspector operates

- Review procedures to exercising lawful entry

- Tips to achieve professional conduct and to enhance communications skills

- Explanation of the nature of evidence - Preparation and use of notes and inspection reports

- Generalities of the inspection process and informal and formal means to obtaining compliance with the BCA and the OBC

- Procedures under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act

- Identification of personal information and authority to collect and release same under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

- Preparing a court brief and getting ready to go to court

- Court decorum and the Building Inspector as a witness

Exam will be on the final day of the course.

Prerequisites:

Course Description:
PARTICIPANT MANUAL NOT INCLUDED, manuals can be purchased from the OBOA website or downloaded and printed two weeks prior to the course start date.

This OBOA course has been designed to introduce or increase (where applicable) a practitioner?s knowledge of the OBC and to hone skills in terms of their ability to FIND (search the Code and identify non-familiar Code provisions), UNDERSTAND (to comprehend the language, structure and intent of a Code provision), and APPLY the Code provision(s) using case examples, situations and scenarios.

The objective of this course is to help you understand the requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) applicable to the area of Building Services. This includes requirements contained in Division B, Parts 1, 3, 6, 9, 11 and 12.

This course covers the requirements of the OBC as applied to building services in all types of buildings. Requirements for building services in the OBC have been identified to have an impact on the following:

-Energy efficiency,

-Combustible and non-combustible construction,

-Fire dampers, fire separations and fire rated assemblies,

-Building fire safety,

-Safety within floor areas,

-Exits,

-Service facilities,

-Health requirements,

-Barrier-free design, and

-Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning.

Note: The course material is revised to include the changes to reflect residential fire sprinkler and related changes of the Code and Supplementary Standard SB-4 which came into force on January 1, 2014.

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Building Services, participants must have a basic understanding of the OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging exams.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: You must have general knowledge of the building construction process

Course Description:
Understand the Ontario Building Code requirements that are applicable to fire protection. In addition to an overview of all fire protection requirements contained within the Building Code, this Fire Protection - 2012 course focuses on Division B (Parts 1, 3, 6, 9 and 11) of the Code as well as Supplementary Standards SB-2, SB-3 and SB-4. This course is intended mainly for inspectors whose duties relate to plans, review or inspection regarding fire suppression, fire detection firefighting and fire safety, or for fire chiefs who have been appointed as inspectors under Division C, Sentence 1.3.4.1. (1) of the Code. It will also be useful to others who wish to prepare for the Fire Protection exam.

The following is the topical outline for the course:

1. Introduction

2. Occupancy Classification and Construction Requirements

3. Provisions for Firefighting

4. Automatic Sprinkler Systems

5. Fire Separations, closures, fire stopping, firewalls safety within floor areas, exits and chutes

6. Fire performance rating

7. Fire and sound resistance of building assemblies

8. Fire alarm and detection systems

9. Standpipe systems

10.Emergency power, lighting and protection of electri conductors

11.Ventilation

12.High building requirements

13.Interconnected floor spaces

14.Part 9-Fire separations and exits, alarm, detection, lighting and signage

15.Renovations

16.Portable classrooms, self-service storage buildings, rapid transit stations & tents and air-supported structures

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Houses (Vol. 1 Division B Part 9).

It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the OBC that apply to all Houses as defined in the OBC as

A detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house:

1) containing not more than two dwelling units in each house

2) three or fewer storeys in building height

3) having a building area not exceeding 600 m2

4) used for major occupancies classified as Group C-residential occupancies.

This course is designed to make use of your previous understanding of the Ontario Building Code, training, education and on the job experience. While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Houses, participants must have a basic understanding of the OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when taking exams.

This course will assist in learning how to find and apply applicable OBC requirements. Through the exercises contained herein, it will focus on creating understanding so that the participant may correctly interpret and apply the regulations.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

The areas covered in the instructor-led course are:

- Basics of Structural Design Requirements,

- Stairs, ramps, handrails and guards

- Fire Protection

- Sound Control

- Excavation

- Dampproofing, waterproofing and Soil Gas control

- Drainage

- Footings and foundations

- Attic and Roof Spaces

- ICF Walls

- Wood Frame Construction

- Heat transfer, air leakage and condensation control

Other House topics will be covered during assigned self-led instruction and practice each evening and will be reviewed in depth the following morning during the instructor-led session.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Large (Vol. 1 Division B Part 3) buildings.

Some areas covered by this course include:

- Occupancy, Construction Types, Fire-Resistance ratings

- SB-2, Flame spread, Smoke development

- Building Fire Safety (Passive)

- Building Fire Safety (Active)

- Safety within Floor Areas

- Exits, Means of Egress

- Vertical Transportation/Service Spaces/Environmental Separation & fixed ladders

- Health Requirements/Barrier Free/Portable Classrooms/Self Service Storage buildings

- Public Pools/Rapid Transit Stations/Signs/Shelf and Rack Storage Systems

- Change of Use/Renovations

- Structural Design, HVAC, Plumbing

- Resource Conservation

- Sample Examination Questions

- Post Course Study Plan

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Large buildings, participants must have a basic understanding of the entire Part 3 OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging the Large Building exam.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This OBOA 5 day (35 hr.) course deals with the fundamental requirements related to the administration and enforcement of the 2012 Ontario Building Code as related to private on-site Sewage Systems with design capacity less than 10,000 Litres per day. The regulatory requirements related to these systems are generally found under Div. B., Part 8 of the Code, but do also include and refer to substantial portions of Division C of the OBC, the Act as well as the Supplementary Standards SB5 and SB6. Designed as an introduction to the fundamental principles behind the topic, the course addresses the following topics and areas;

- duties and responsibilities under the Act as related to Sewage systems

- Site evaluations, Test Pits and T-Times,

- Characteristics and distinguishing of Systems and Design Flows,

- Design and Construction of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Sewage Systems,

- Inspection and Review of Class 1,2,3,4 and 5 Sewage systems,

- Operation and Maintenance minimum requirements for existing systems, and

- Occupational Health and Safety as related to sewage system inspection or enforcement.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Legal Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: Any Part 9: The House course

Course Description:
This is an OBOA four day (30 hour) more advanced course dealing with building permit requirements and plan review of Part 9 buildings where the 2012 Ontario Building Code requires fire separations because of building and occupancy classification. The course will also address fire protection features such as exiting, means of egress, wayward finding, service spaces, fire alarm and detection, suppression methods and the effective inspection of these fire protection features.

Prerequisites: Any Part 9: The House course

Course Description:
This OBOA four day (30 hour) advanced course dealing with the structural provisions of Part 9 of Division B of

the 2012 Ontario Building Code. The course material describes the provisions, their applications and limitations but does not deal specifically with the design of structural elements. This course will detail how to use Part 9 to size structural components and what to look for during inspections.

Topics to be covered include: General Structural Requirements, Loads on Buildings, Soils, Foundations, Floor Systems, Wall Systems, Conventional Roof Framing, Roof Trusses and Masonry & ICF

Prerequisites: Any Part 9: The House course

Course Description:
This OBOA four day (30 hour) advanced course dealing with the structural provisions of Part 9 of Division B of

the 2012 Ontario Building Code. The course material describes the provisions, their applications and limitations but does not deal specifically with the design of structural elements. This course will detail how to use Part 9 to size structural components and what to look for during inspections.

Topics to be covered include: General Structural Requirements, Loads on Buildings, Soils, Foundations, Floor Systems, Wall Systems, Conventional Roof Framing, Roof Trusses and Masonry & ICF

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This is a five day (37 hour) basic course dealing with the construction of houses as single detached dwellings under Part 9 of Division B of the 2012 Ontario Building Code.

The course provides participants with an introduction to the 2012 Ontario Building Code. The course will focus on the perimeter building envelope including below-grade components, insulation requirements, air barrier, vapour barrier and exterior finishes.

This course concludes with an examination covering the material.

Prerequisites: Part 9 Building Envelope (Mandatory)

Course Description:
This revised 37 hour course has been designed to enable the Code practitioners to interpret and implement the principles of the 2012 Ontario Building Code during both the examination of plans and in the inspection of the health and safety components of the House. During this course you will gain the knowledge and understanding of how various Code requirements applicable to detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house, are interpreted and applied in ensuring Code compliance.

The areas covered in the instructor based course include the following: Plans Examination and Permit Issuance; Design of Area and Spaces; Windows, Doors and Skylights; Stairs, Guards, and Landings; Insulation; Fire Safety and Protection; Chimney, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Appliances; Party Walls and Sound Control; Final Interior Occupancy Inspection; and Final Exterior Inspection.

This course also makes reference to other topics which are covered by additional courses and involves a written exam at the conclusion of the week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
9:00 Welcome to Leadership Day OBOA

9:15 Networking Activity MCE

9:45 Introduction of Keynote Speaker OBOA

9:50 Keynote -Delivering on Emotional Intelligence MCE

10:45 Break OBOA

11:00 Q & A MCE

11:15 Breakout Group Activity Referencing - Ideas from Keynote Speaker

Noon Lunch OBOA

1:00 OBOA Strategic Plan Discussion

1:15 Welcome Panel Participants

1:25 Panel Presentation and Discussion

2:25 Q & A

2:45 Break OBOA

3:00 Breakout Group Activity Referencing: - Purposeful Inclusive Leadership - Ideas in Practice, and Team and Organizational Applications MCE

3:45 Summary of the Day by Keynote Speaker MCE

4:00 Closing Remarks OBOA

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
In this session, Building Officials will be introduced to the key ingredients of electronic document legal reliability, the different technologies available on the market to sign electronic records and their varying levels of legal reliability. In addition, Building Officials will learn how to easily and at no cost validate a PEO, OAA, OALA or OACETT professional digital signature in order to trust the reliability of electronic records submitted as not being forgery.

Prerequisites: Any Part 9 or Part 3 course

Course Description:
Building Structural 2012 is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course assists those who may wish to become more familiar with structural requirements. The goal of this course is to provide a participant-centered learning environment in order to:

- Review the specific code requirements that relate to structural provisions as indicated in the 2012 Examination Syllabus.

- Facilitate the location, understanding and application of the structural code requirements.

- Evaluate the accuracy of the participant?s application of these code requirements to the problems provided.

- Propose and justify code specific solutions to participant questions and concerns.

The objective of this course is to help the reader understand the requirements of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Division B, applicable to building structures, and to assist candidates with preparation for the qualification examination.

Upon completion of this overview course, learners will be better able to:

- Describe where to apply Part 4 and Part 9 in the structural design of buildings,

- Find climatic and seismic data necessary for the structural design of buildings,

- Identify the different types of structural loads,

- Classify building by their Importance Category,

- Calculate and verify load combinations for give loading scenarios,

- Calculate and verify dead and live loads, and other combinations for buildings,

- Verify calculations for determining wind loads, using the static method,

- Identify specific earthquake provisions that apply to buildings and portions of buildings

Using Part 4:

- Calculate the specific snow and rain loads using Part 4 with given factors,

- Relate the code provisions for anchor systems and special structures including parking structures and air-supported structures,

- Recognize the importance of design of excavations and backfilling, including dewatering

For Part 9 buildings:

- Identify the importance of spans in determining snow loads,

- Recognize the limitations of conventional footings and provisions for alternate foundation types,

- Identify structural requirements for foundation walls,

- Identify the requirements to support joists, beams, structural framing, and above-grade masonry and ICF walls,

- Identify the importance of connections made at fire separations,

- Identify the anchorage, bearing and strapping/bridging requirements for floor systems, as well as wall systems and roof and ceiling construction,

- Apply structural requirements for other structural components,

- Apply structural requirements for special building types, farm buildings and renovations.

Completion of this course alone may not be sufficient preparation for the examination, for all persons. Additional independent reading and review of the Code may be required.

Neither this course, nor the qualification examination, address structural engineering principles and design methods. Additionally, the various documents referenced by the Building Code do not form part of this course , nor the qualification examination.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: Large Buildings

Course Description:
Complex Buildings 2012 is a 3-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over five half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Complex (Vol. 1 Division B Part 3) buildings.

Some areas covered by this course include:

- Occupancy, Construction Types, Fire-Resistance ratings (review)

- SB-2, Flame spread, Smoke development (review)

- Building Fire Safety (review)

- Safety within Floor Areas (review)

- Environmental Separation/fixed ladders (review)

- Change of Use, Renovations and Compliance Alternatives

- Additional requirements for high buildings,

- SB-4 Measures for Safety in high Buildings

- Mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces

- Structural Design, HVAC, Plumbing

- Resource Conservation

- Sample Examination Questions (including all Part 3 Buildings)

- Post Course Study Plan

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Complex buildings, participants must have a basic understanding of the entire Part 3 OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging the Complex exam.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites:

Course Description:
Part 1 House 2012 is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Houses (Vol. 1 Division B Part 9).

It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the OBC that apply to all Houses as defined in the OBC as

A detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house:

1) containing not more than two dwelling units in each house

2) three or fewer storeys in building height

3) having a building area not exceeding 600 m2

4) used for major occupancies classified as Group C-residential occupancies.

This course is designed to make use of your previous understanding of the Ontario Building Code, training, education and on the job experience. While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Houses, participants must have a basic understanding of the OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when taking exams.

This course will assist in learning how to find and apply applicable OBC requirements. Through the exercises contained herein, it will focus on creating understanding so that the participant may correctly interpret and apply the regulations.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

The areas covered in the instructor-led course are:

- Basics of Structural Design Requirements,

- Stairs, ramps, handrails and guards

- Fire Protection

- Sound Control

- Excavation

- Dampproofing, waterproofing and Soil Gas control

- Drainage

- Footings and foundations

- Attic and Roof Spaces

- ICF Walls

- Wood Frame Construction

- Heat transfer, air leakage and condensation control

Other House topics will be covered during assigned self-led instruction and practice each evening and will be reviewed in depth the following morning during the instructor-led session.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites:

Course Description:
HVAC House 2012 is a 2-day course running from 8:30am -4:30pm that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over two full-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course has been designed to introduce or increase (where applicable) the concepts of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and to hone skills in terms of their ability to FIND (search the Code and identify non-familiar Code provisions), UNDERSTAND (to comprehend the language, structure and intent of a Code provision), and APPLY the Code provision(s) using case examples, situations and scenarios.

The objective of this course is to help you understand the requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) applicable to the area of HVAC House (primarily dwelling units). This includes requirements contained in Division A and B, particularly Parts 1, 6, 9, 11 and 12 of the code.

This course covers the requirements of the OBC as applied to HVAC House (primarily dwelling units). Requirements for HVAC House in the OBC have been identified to have an impact on the following:

- Design and Installation

- Air Ducts

- Heating and Cooling Systems

- Heat Transfer, air leakage and condensation

- Ventilation

- Heating and Air-conditioning

- Renovation - Compliance Alternative

- Electrical

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for HVAC House, participants must have a basic understanding of the OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging exams.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
Large Buildings 2012 is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Large (Vol. 1 Division B Part 3) buildings.

Some areas covered by this course include:

- Occupancy, Construction Types, Fire-Resistance ratings

- SB-2, Flame spread, Smoke development

- Building Fire Safety (Passive)

- Building Fire Safety (Active)

- Safety within Floor Areas

- Exits, Means of Egress

- Vertical Transportation/Service Spaces/Environmental Separation & fixed ladders

- Health Requirements/Barrier Free/Portable Classrooms/Self Service Storage buildings

- Public Pools/Rapid Transit Stations/Signs/Shelf and Rack Storage Systems

- Change of Use/Renovations

- Structural Design, HVAC, Plumbing

- Resource Conservation

- Sample Examination Questions

- Post Course Study Plan

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Large buildings, participants must have a basic understanding of the entire Part 3 OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging the Large Building exam.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers 2012 is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

Who is this course for?

The Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers course is intended as an introduction to the legal process for all building officials, persons authorized by RCAs and individuals considering entering the world of Building Code administration in Ontario. The Legal Process for Building Officials course can also be an excellent training and preparation tool for designers preparing to write the Ministry of Municipal Affairs legal qualification examination.

Beyond gaining a basic knowledge of the legal process related to building code administration, the course is designed to help prepare individuals to write the Ministry of Municipal Affairs legal qualification examination, the common element for all areas of MMA qualification.

While all participants are encouraged to complete all 15 Chapters of the course, Chapters 1 through 12 are intended for all code practitioners and Chapters 13 through 15 provide information for Chief Building Officials, aspiring Chief Building Officials, Inspectors who have the same powers and duties as the Chief Building Official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing, Inspectors who are Supervisors and Managers of Inspectors and Registered Code Agencies.

The Legal Process for Building Officials & Designers Course is a prerequisite course for the Building Officials and the Law.

Course Objectives

In addition to explaining the structure of the 2012 Ontario Building Code, how the Act is linked to the provisions of the Code and the identification of the Principal Authority, the course addresses the following topics:

- Understanding Roles and the Legal Framework of the Act

- Various Qualifications and Registration under the Act and the Code

- Permit Applications and the Issuance Process for Permits

- Exercising Lawful Entry

- The Inspection and Compliance Processes

- The Occupancy Process

- Co-operation, Conflict and Dispute Resolution under the Act

- Offences, Liability and Immunity from Actions

- Change of Use and Renovations, and

- Complying with Division B.

Examination

No examination is included with this course.

NOTE: George Brown Students taking General Legal Process and Powers and Duties 2012 through OBOA will be required to write the exam for this course through George Brown College (GBC) for this course to qualify towards the OBOA/GBC - Building Officials Fundamentals Certificate.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Legal Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: House

Course Description:
Small Buildings 2012 is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This OBOA course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing Code Practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in the practice of interpretation and implementation of the principles of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) with respect to Small (Vol. 1 Division B Part 9) buildings.

It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the OBC that apply to all Small Buildings defined in the OBC as

1) three or fewer storeys in building height

2) having a building area not exceeding 600 m2

3) used for major occupancies classified as Group C-residential occupancies, D-business and personal services occupancies, E-mercantile occupancies or Group F-2 medium hazard industrial occupancies and Group F-3- low hazard industrial occupancies.

While this course will emphasize the Ministry of Municipal Affairs exam syllabi for Small buildings, participants must have a basic understanding of the OBC and requirements contained therein in order to be successful when challenging exams.

This course should also assist participants in identifying those areas of the OBC where additional instruction and study may be required in order to be successful in challenging the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Examinations.

Some areas covered by this course include:

- Special Structures and Basics of Structural Requirements

- Design of Area and Space

- Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards

- Means of Egress

- Fire Protection

- Plumbing

- Public Pools and Spa

- Resource Conservation

- Sample Examination Questions

- Other Small Building Topics (Floors-On-Ground, Above Grade Masonry and ICF, Wood Frame Construction, Electric Facilities

- Post Course Study Plan

No examination is included with this course.

[Visit the Humber College's website http://humber.ca/buildingcodeexams/ to schedule the applicable Examination, including payment of examination fees.]

Prerequisites: General Legal/Legal Process

Course Description:
Building Officials and the Law is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

Who is this course for?

- Mandatory course for CBCO and BCQ certification

- To the extent that the material is relevant it is also of significance to new and veteran

- CBO, I/CBO-P, I/CBO-SS, DCBO

- Inspectors who are Supervisors and Managers of Inspectors

- RCA's

- Persons authorized by RCA's

- Those designers who want to enhance their knowledge of the legal processes under and around the BCA

- Required for all CBCO/BCQ Streams

Course Objectives

- Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Act - responsibilities of employees and supervisors and their rights and extracts from selected regulations

- Overview of the legal environment within which a Building Inspector operates

- Review procedures to exercising lawful entry

- Tips to achieve professional conduct and to enhance communications skills

- Explanation of the nature of evidence - Preparation and use of notes and inspection reports

- Generalities of the inspection process and informal and formal means to obtaining compliance with the BCA and the OBC

- Procedures under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act

- Identification of personal information and authority to collect and release same under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

- Preparing a court brief and getting ready to go to court

- Court decorum and the Building Inspector as a witness

Exam will be on the final day of the course.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
Land Use and Zoning Enforcement is a 3-day course running from 8:30am - 4:30pm

Formerly Community Planning and Zoning Administration.

A 18-hour course, revised and updated in 2016, designed for building officials who require a general knowledge of community planning and a working knowledge of the purpose and effect of zoning but who do not process planning applications. At the end of this course, the student will have sufficient knowledge of the importance of the subject matter to: understand the importance of land use planning to the province, municipality and the public; identify the legislative authority for planning in the province and recognize the most important components of this legislation that have a direct effect on his/her job responsibilities, understand the general purpose and contents of an official plan and the role that an official plan plays with respect to local planning functions; understand the purposes and generic contents of a zoning by-law, different types of zoning by-laws and amendment procedures; recognize problem areas that may arise from conflicts between planning decisions or regulations and responsibilities under the Building Code Act or building code requirements and identify mechanisms to resolve such problems; recognize other planning tools, the role of the committee of adjustment, and minor variances and non-conforming uses; understand the procedures and requirements of zoning administration and the use of letters of compliance.

Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $40.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.

Prerequisites: Any Part 9

Course Description:
Part 3 Classification & Construction is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

A 37-hour course which considers the important elements of a structure regulated by Part 3 Large buildings including mid-rise construction. This is considered to be an introduction to part 3 buildings and includes the following: building classification; separation of major occupancies; building area and height; streets; building size and construction; occupant load; fire separation/fire-resistance ratings; fire protection ratings; firewalls; closures ? Ontario Building Code requirements; fire stopping; fire blocking; provisions for fire fighting; and mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces.

This course also makes reference to other topics which are covered by additional courses and involves a written exam at the conclusion of the week.

Prerequisites: Part 3 Classification & Construction (Mandatory)

Course Description:
Part 3 Health & Safety is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This five day (35 hour) course has been designed to enable Code practitioners to interpret and implement the Health and Safety requirements within Division B, Part 3 of the 2012 Ontario Building Code. It includes the following topics: review of Classification & Separation of Major Occupancies; Spatial Separation & Exposure Protection; Exits; Lighting & Emergency Power; Flame Spread Rating & Interior Finishes; Service Spaces & Rooms; Egress & Exiting from Mezzanines; Interconnected Floor Space; Health Requirements; Fire Alarm & Detection Systems & Barrier Free Design.

This course concludes with an examination covering the material.

Prerequisites: none

Course Description:
Part 9 Building Envelope is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This is a five day (37 hour) basic course dealing with the construction of houses as single detached dwellings under Part 9 of Division B of the 2012 Ontario Building Code.

The course provides participants with an introduction to the 2012 Ontario Building Code. The course will focus on the perimeter building envelope including below-grade components, insulation requirements, air barrier, vapour barrier and exterior finishes.

This course concludes with an examination covering the material.

Prerequisites: Part 9 Building Envelope (Mandatory)

Course Description:
Part 9 Health & Safety is a 5-day course running from 9am - noon that has been updated to the January 1, 2020 OBC requirements and will be run over ten half-day sessions on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This 35 hour course has been designed to enable the Code practitioners to interpret and implement the principles of the 2012 Ontario Building Code during both the examination of plans and in the inspection of the health and safety components of the House. During this course you will gain the knowledge and understanding of how various Code requirements applicable to detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house, are interpreted and applied in ensuring Code compliance.

The areas covered in the instructor based course include the following: Plans Examination and Permit Issuance; Design of Area and Spaces; Windows, Doors and Skylights; Stairs, Guards, and Landings; Insulation; Fire Safety and Protection; Chimney, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Appliances; Party Walls and Sound Control; Final Interior Occupancy Inspection; and Final Exterior Inspection.

This course also makes reference to other topics which are covered by additional courses and involves a written exam at the conclusion of the course.

Prerequisites: Noine

Course Description:
Residential Plumbing Inspection is a 3-day course running from 8:30am - 4:30pm on the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This platform will allow for interactive instruction, and the recording of the sessions will allow you to view any that you miss. In addition, holding the course over a number of days, will allow for self-study to occur in between sessions for a blended model of delivery that gives you the ability to get the most out of the course materials.

This course is an introduction for inspectors to Residential Plumbing Systems. Participants in this course will be able to:

1. Describe the Plumbing Model, and key concepts.

2. Properly use important plumbing system terminology.

3. Describe sewer, drain, and waste management systems.

4. Describe water service systems.

5. Describe water distribution systems.

6. Describe venting, stacks & waste pipes.

7. Describe fixtures, appliances, and Part 9 plumbing.

8. Describe typical plumbing defects that might be encountered in houses.

Participants must supply their own copy of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Volumes 1 & 2.