An Overview of the 2015 National Building Code (NBC) Revisions
Online
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Oct 25 - 26, 2021
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Course Code: 12-1047-ONL21
- Overview
- Syllabus
- Instructor
Overview
This course is held online over 2 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone):
9 am to 1:00 pm daily Eastern Time (3.5 hrs per day and includes two short 15 minute breaks each day)
Students are required to purchase and bring their copy of the 2015 National Building Code to the course
Description
In 2015 the NBC contains over 600 revisions to the 2010 version. This course is not intended to cover every revision but will be of significant use particularly to those designers responsible for both part 9 and Part 3 Buildings. Materials to be covered will include the new structure of the NBC.
Course Outline
- Division A Part 1 (Compliance)
- Division B Part 1 (General)
- Division B Part 3 (3.1. Fire Protection, Occupant Safety, and Accessibility)
- Division B Part 3 (3.2. Building Fire Safety,)
Who Should Attend
Building officials • Building code, Architectural and Engineering Consultants • Home Inspectors • Designers • Developers • Individuals who are required to achieve compliance
More InformationTime: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Please note: You can check other time zones here.
Syllabus
Division A Part 1 (Compliance)
- building size determination
- new definitions
Division B Part 1 (General)
- the new list of referenced documents
Division B Part 3 (3.1. Fire Protection, Occupant Safety, & Accessibility)
- Combustible construction – New 6 storey combustible buildings
- Foamed plastic protection – New rules
- Exterior Cladding – New provisions
- Noncombustible construction – Combustible components in exterior walls
Factory assembled panels – Walk in coolers
Combustible insulation – New provisions for other than Foamed plastic
Foamed plastic insulation
- Fire resistance ratings Supporting Construction
Fire dampers/Smoke dampers – where required – installation
Hold open devices – new acceptable solutions
Fire stopping/blocking – Clarification
Division B Part 3 (3.2. Building Fire Safety,)
- 6 storey combustible buildings Mixed occupancy rules
Group C 6 storey combustible buildings
Group D 6 storey combustible buildings
Hybrid buildings
Exposed building face
Residential fire warning systems- in lieu of smoke alarms
Voice communications
Access route design – 6 storey combustible buildings
- Smoke control, Emergency lighting, Electrical conductors, Fire protection & safety systems testing
- Cooking equipment
- Door swing/door hardware, Tapered treads in a curved flight
- Spiral stairs (now allowed in specific circumstances.
- Exit capacity
- Guards
- Transparent doors & panels
- Exhaust ventilation and explosion relief
- Handrails in aisles and steps
- Guards 3.3.5.10. – new
Exits
- Separation, Principal entrance as an exit, Landings, handrails, guards, curved flights, Door swing, Door release hardware, emergency cross overs
- Lighting protection system
- Grease ducts
- Plenums
Barrier Free 3.8.
- New organization
- Revisions
Self Service Storage Buildings
- Definition
- Application
- Fire safety
- Access Route
- Safety in floor areas
- Sanitary facilities
Part 4
- Loads on guards
- General
- Changes to glass loads
Part 5
- Surface/ground water/hydrostatic pressure
- Sound transmission – New requirements and methods of ensuring compliance
Part 6
- Description of changes
Part 9
- Various revisions that impact dwellings in Part 3
- Stair revisions – substantial changes
Instructor

Albert J Peach has over 30 years of Code enforcement and interpretation coupled with in excess of a decade of teaching Code specific courses to Building Officials, engineers, architects and designers.
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Fee & Credits
$595 + taxes
- 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- 7 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
- ECAA Annual Professional Development Points
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