Prerequisites: none

Course Description:
Transforming Municipal Operations: Why Digital Permitting is the Future for Local Governments

Description: In this webinar, hosted by PSD Citywide, we?ll explore the benefits of adopting a digital permitting system for local municipalities. As municipalities continue to modernize their processes, moving from legacy systems to a streamlined, efficient digital solution is no longer a luxury ? it?s a necessity.

Join us to learn how digital permitting systems can revolutionize permit workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver a better experience for both municipal staff and residents. We?ll cover everything you need to know, including the key benefits, the implementation timeline, and the steps involved in migrating from outdated software.

Key Takeaways:

Improved Workflow: Discover how digital permitting eliminates manual processes, reduces delays, and ensures greater accuracy across all permit stages.

Faster Implementation: Learn what you can expect when transitioning to a digital system, with a focus on ease of implementation and minimal disruption to daily operations

Migrating from Legacy Systems: Understand the steps involved in moving away from outdated software and what you should look for in a new solution to ensure a smooth transition.

Top 5 Features: We?ll break down the five must-have features every e-permitting solution should offer, including automation, integration capabilities, user-friendly interfaces, real-time tracking, and robust reporting tools.

Prerequisites: Any Part 9 or Part 3 course

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

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: None

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

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: None

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

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: Plumbing House

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This OBOA course explains the theory that is the basis for the provisions of the Code that regulate drainage, venting and water systems Assistance will be provided to the participant 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:
- Materials and Equipment
- Piping
- Drainage Systems
- Venting Systems
- Potable Water Systems
- Non-Potable Water Systems

This course also assists those who may wish to become more familiar with aspects of Plumbing - All Buildings. The goal of this course is to provide a participant-centered learning environment in order to:
- Review the specific code requirements that relate to Plumbing ? All Buildings as indicated in the 2012 Examination Syllabus.
- Facilitate the location, understanding and application of the code requirements dealing with Plumbing ? All Buildings.
- 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.

Upon completion of this overview course, learners will be better able to:
- Relate Code requirements that govern plumbing
- Determine the requirements applicable to specific plumbing systems
- Identify deficiencies in plumbing design and installation
- Develop a plan of action to inspect plumbing installations
- Become familiar with plans of buildings and drawings of plumbing installations

This course is designed to help prepare individuals to write the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Plumbing All Buildings qualification examination, the common element for all areas of MMA qualification.

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: House

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

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

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.

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:
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:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This course is designed for designers and 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.

Objectives of the course:
-Understand the importance of land use planning to the province, municipality and the public.
-Be able to identify the legislative authority for planning in the province and recognize the most important components of this legislation that have a direct effect on 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.

Prerequisites:

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This OBOA course has been designed for those with limited experience with a Municipal Building Department in an administration role. This course will introduce the participant to the Ontario Building Code and Municipal Zoning Bylaws. Participants will gain knowledge into applicable law, complete applications, inspection types, and qualifications of designers and inspectors as related to the performance of their duties.

Topics covered in the course:
- The Building Code Act (BCA) and Ontario Building Code (OBC)
- Municipal structure and Building Department Structure-? Complete Building Permit Application- Applicable Law-? Zoning- Inspections
- Other Duties

Objectives of the course:
- Identify requirements for a complete application
- Determine if submitted drawings contain all required information
- Evaluate what supporting documentation is required
- Perform initial zoning review
- Understand timelines for issuance of a permit
- Understand the inspection process

Exam will be provided on the final day of the course.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Plan Examination Part 9

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This OBOA course has been designed to building on the Introduction to Plan Examination (Part 9) course. This course is suggested for those with some experience in plan examination of small buildings looking to transition into plan examination of large buildings as well as experienced practitioners looking to hone their skills in Plan Examination. This course contains all the necessary elements to provide participants with confidence to initiate and apply intermediate and advanced Building Code requirements. It will challenge your ability to understand and apply concepts and principles with which you may not be familiar with in completing a plan examination.

This course is designed for Building Officials, Inspectors, Architects, Engineers, Designers, Contractors, Renovators, and Fire Safety Personnel who need a working knowledge of the plan examination function with regards to application of the building code.

Objectives of the course:

Understand the role of the plan examiner and where they fit into the construction process as the relate to large and complex buildings.

Understand standard operating procedures and how they define service levels.

Understand the importance of proper and complete drawings and complete applications.

Understand and identify the purpose of checklists.

Understand the importance of appliable law and how this affects the issuance of a permit.

Learn the different tools and resources available to confirm paths of compliance.

Develop strategies and tools to create a successful plan examination system.

Prerequisites:

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This OBOA course has been designed for those with limited experience and those looking to hone their skills in Plan Examination. This course contains all the necessary elements to provide participants with confidence to initiate and apply basic Building Code requirements. It will challenge your ability to understand and apply concepts and principles with which you may not be familiar with in completing a plan examination.

This course is designed for Building Officials, Inspectors, Architects, Engineers, Designers, Contractors, Renovators, and Fire Safety Personnel who need a working knowledge of the plan examination function with regards to application of the building code.

Objectives of the course:

Understand the role of the plan examiner and where they fit into the construction process as they relate to housing and small buildings.

Understand the purpose of construction codes and how they are developed.

Understand standard operating procedures and how they define service levels.

Understand the importance of proper and complete drawings and complete applications.

Understand and identify the purpose of checklists.

Understand the importance of appliable law and how this affects the issuance of a permit.

Learn the different tools and resources available to confirm paths of compliance.

Develop strategies and tools to create a successful plan examination system.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing code practitioners and provide a foundation for Farm Builders and Designers on the provisions of Part 2 of the Ontario Building Code as it relates to Farm Buildings.

It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the OBC that relate to Farm Buildings with an emphasis being placed on health and safety and determining the various design and construction requirements regulated by the OBC. This course will also address the nature, use, and context of farm buildings in the context of the practice of Agriculture or farming as it relates to the definitions. Distinguishing farm buildings and agricultural occupancies in context and contrast to other groups and classifications for use and occupancy which are fundamental to other forms of primary industry and commerce.

Topics of the course:
- Farming and Agriculture Practices
- Farm Building Uses and Occupancies
- Farm Building Classification, Construction Limitations
- Fire Protection and Occupant Safety
- Structural Loads and Procedures
- Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning

Prerequisites: Part 3 – Classification and Construction

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.This technical course has been designed to enable code practitioners to be able to interpret and implement the Health and Safety requirements found within Division B, Part 3 of the 2024 Ontario Building Code. This course starts with a review of concepts learned on Classification and Separation of major occupancies and covers 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.

Objectives of this course:
- Apply the requirements that are controlled by the occupancy or major occupancy classification of a building.
- Identify the different major occupancies alphanumerically as well as their subsidiary occupancies.
- Rationalize the OBC requirements that apply to different major occupancies.
- Determine the required characteristics of these major occupancies supported by Code reference.
- Apply the code provisions relating to the fire resistance ratings of those assemblies that subdivide major occupancies.

Prerequisites: Part 9 - Building Envelope or Part 9 - Health and Safety

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This advanced technical course deals with the structural provisions of Part 9 of Division B of the 2024 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 of the course:
- General Structural Requirements
- Loads on Buildings
- Soils and bearing capacity
- Foundations and Insulated Concrete Formwork
- Floor Systems
- Wall Systems
- Conventional Roof Framing
- Roof Trusses
- Masonry

Prerequisites: Part 9 - Building Envelope or Part 9 - Health and Safety

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This advanced technical course deals with the structural provisions of Part 9 of Division B of the 2024 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 of the course:
- General Structural Requirements
- Loads on Buildings
- Soils and bearing capacity
- Foundations and Insulated Concrete Formwork
- Floor Systems
- Wall Systems
- Conventional Roof Framing
- Roof Trusses
- Masonry

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

The course provides participants with an introduction to the 2024 Ontario Building Code focusing on the perimeter building envelope including below-grade components, insulation requirements, air barrier, vapour barrier and exterior finishes.

Topics of the course:
- Below Grade Components
- Wall Envelope Components
- Envelope Performance
- Roof and Attic Spaces
- Exterior Planes of Protection

Prerequisites: Part 9 Building Envelope

Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.

This technical course has been designed to enable code practitioners to interpret and implement the principles of the 2024 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 Building Code compliance.

Topics of the course:
- Plans Examination and Permit Review
- 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
- Final Exterior Inspection