Course Catalogue.

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

• Interpret critical parts of the National Building Code, focusing on Part 9 (Small Buildings).
• Apply essential elements of the National Building Code in practical scenarios.
• Utilize objective-based codes to optimize design and construction, potentially saving substantial costs.
• Ensure compliance with construction rules to mitigate risks and avoid legal disputes.
• Evaluate building projects effectively to adhere to safety and code requirements.

Description
Understanding and correctly applying the National Building Code (NBC) is essential for professionals involved in designing, constructing, and inspecting small buildings. Part 9 of the NBC specifically addresses buildings of residential, commercial, and low-hazard occupancies three stories or less or with a building area of 600 m² or less. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the code’s requirements, from structural limitations and fire protection to barrier-free design and energy efficiency. By familiarizing yourself with these regulations, you can help to ensure your projects are built to the highest safety and compliance standards.

Throughout the course, you will engage in interactive sessions that bring the code to life through real-world examples and hands-on activities. You will work directly with the code alongside the instructor, gaining practical insights and experience. Topics such as structural requirements, fire protection systems, barrier-free design principles, footings and foundations, masonry and wood frame construction, roofing, cladding, plumbing, and mechanical systems are thoroughly covered. This interactive approach helps you understand the code's complexities and apply its guidelines effectively in your projects.

Designed for a wide range of professionals, this course emphasizes practical skills and knowledge that can be directly applied. Whether you are a building designer, contractor, inspector, or engineer, you will benefit from a deeper understanding of the NBC, enhancing your ability to contribute to safe, compliant, cost-effective building projects.

Students are required to purchase and bring their copy of the current 2020 National Building Code to the course, as it will be extensively used during the sessions.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for building code consultants, architectural and engineering consultants, home inspectors, designers, developers, and building officials involved in planning, designing, constructing, or inspecting small buildings.

It is also highly relevant for contractors, project managers, real estate professionals, and anyone responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Building Code. This course will particularly benefit individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of building regulations, enhancing their professional skills, or achieving compliance in their projects.

This course focuses on practical applications and real-world examples. It is tailored to those who are actively working in the field and want to stay current with industry standards and regulations.

Course Syllabus

Syllabus

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

Design of Building Code

Volume One

Division A

• Part 1 Compliance Objectives
• Part 2 Objectives
• Part 3 Functional Statements

Division C

• Part 1 General
• Part 2 Administrative Provisions

Volume Two

Division B

Part 1 General

• General
• Terms and abbreviations
• References documents

Part 2 Reserved

Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings

• Classification of buildings
• Major occupancy
• Multiple occupancy
• Multiple occupancy and fire protection requirements

Structural Requirements

• Requirements and limitations
• Specified loads
• Deflections
• Foundation conditions

Design of Areas and Spaces

• Barrier-free
• Room sizes
• Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Windows, doors & skylights
• Stairs, ramps and guards
• Landings and handrails

Means of Egress

• Types of exits
• Means of egress dimensions
• Exit fire protection
• Exits from floor areas
• Egress from dwellings

Fire Protection

• Occupancy classification
• Building size
• Fire separations
• Permitted openings
• Smoke-tight barriers
• Spatial separation of dwellings and other buildings
• Alarm and detection systems
• Smoke alarms
• Firefighting

Excavations

• General requirements
• Trenches beneath footings

Drainage

• Foundation
• Surface
• Materials

Footings and Foundations

• Masonry
• Pier type
• Wood
• Support
• Flat insulating concrete
• Floors on the ground
• Columns

Crawl and Roof Spaces

• Masonry
• In unsprinklered area
• Travel distances
• Height and width of exit
• Protection -fire compartmentation
• What type of glass- G.W. or tempered
• Number of exits

Masonry and Insulating Concrete Forms

• Masonry
• Mortar
• Bonding and tying
• Anchorage
• Corbelling
• Reinforcement for Earthquakes
• Above ground flat insulating concrete form walls

Chimneys, Flues and Fireplaces

• Chimney flues and liners
• Masonry chimney construction
• Clearances
• Fireplace liners
• Hearth, damper
• Factory built
• Clearances to combustibles

Wood Frame Construction

• Spans
• Notching and drilling
• Anchorage
• Beams
• Joists
• Studs
• Roof and ceiling framing

Sheet Steel Stud Wall Framing

• Size
• Installation

Roofing

• Materials
• Eave protection
• Underlay
• Shingles
• Wood/cedar roofing
• Sheet metal roofing
• Hot applied roofing

Cladding

• Materials
• Required protection
• Sealants
• OSB

Interior Finishes

• Wall and ceiling
• Plaster
• Gypsum Board
• OSB
• Flooring

Plumbing Facilities

• General
• Water distribution systems
• Required facilities
• Service water heating

HVAC

• Ventilation
• Required heating systems
• Design temperatures
• Appliances and equipment
• Radiators and convectors
• Piping for heating and cooling systems
• Chimneys and venting

Electrical Facilities

• Lighting outlets
• Emergency lighting

Garages and Carports

• General
• Foundations
• Walls and columns

Part 8 Safety Measures at Demolition and Construction Sites

• General
• Protection of the public

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

Summary and Final Adjournment

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