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Overview

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

• Interpret critical components of the National Building Code, focusing on Part 3 for Large Buildings.
• Identify and apply critical elements of the National Building Code to various building projects.
• Utilize objective-based codes to enhance compliance and reduce costs in construction projects.
• Implement best practices for building safety, minimizing risks, and enhancing occupant protection.
• Navigate construction rules and regulations to avoid potential legal issues and costly mistakes.

Description:
Understanding and applying the National Building Code is vital for anyone involved in designing and constructing large buildings. This course delves into the specific requirements of Part 3, which addresses large buildings such as assembly, high-hazard, care, and detention occupancies. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the rules governing building safety, fire protection, and accessibility standards and how they apply to structures over three stories or 600 m².

Throughout this interactive course, you'll work directly with the code and engage in hands-on activities that bring theoretical concepts to life. Learn about critical topics such as fire protection, occupant safety, and emergency lighting. The course also covers combustible construction, building size and construction relative to occupancy, and additional requirements for high buildings, providing a comprehensive overview of the code's application.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical skills to apply the National Building Code effectively in your projects. This hands-on approach ensures that you understand the code and are prepared to implement it confidently in real-world scenarios.

Please bring a copy of the current 2020 National Building Code, which will be essential for the exercises and discussions.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for building code professionals, architects, engineers, home inspectors, designers, developers, and building officials who must ensure compliance with the National Building Code.

It is also valuable for consultants, facility managers, and individuals involved in designing and constructing large buildings. Anyone responsible for safety, compliance, or construction quality in large structures will benefit from this in-depth exploration of the code's requirements and applications.

Students are required to purchase and bring their copy of the current 2020 National Building Code to the course. Students should also be prepared to answer questions based on the NBC. More Information

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Eastern Time

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Syllabus

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

A brief description of the 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 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Load, Occupant Safety and Accessibility

• Fire protection through compartmentalization, sprinkler system
• Classification of buildings
• Major occupancy
• Multiple occupancy
• Multiple occupancy and fire protection requirements

Combustible/Non-combustible construction

• Foamed plastic
• Fire resistance rating
• Fire separations
• Closures
• Fire walls
• Fire stopping
• Flame spread rating
• Roof assemblies
• Occupant load
• Building fire safety

Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy

• Building classification
• Number of streets
• Sprinkler vs non-sprinkler
• Sprinkler in lieu of roof rating
• Spatial separation and exposure to fire
• Exposure protection
• Number size of unprotected openings
• Limiting distance

Fire Alarm and Detection

• Fire alarm
• Types of fire alarms
• Sprinklers in lieu of fire detectors
• Voice communications

Provisions for Fire Fighting

• Access to basements, access to fire routes
• Water supply
• Sprinkler systems

Additional Requirements for High Buildings

• Limits to smoke
• Firefighter's elevator
• Smoke venting
• Standpipe system requirements
• Pressurization

Emergency Lighting and Power Supply

• Main lighting levels
• Emergency power supply

Mezzanines

• Openings through rated floor assembly
• Exit requirements from the mezzanine
• Interconnected floors
• Smoke control

Safety within Floor Areas

• Separations of suites
• Hazardous area
• Public corridors
• Number of exits
• Assembly occupancy
• Care
• Detention occupancy

Exit Requirements

• In a sprinkled area
• In areas that are not sprinklered
• Travel distances
• Height and width of exit
• Protection -fire compartmentation
• What type of glass- W.G. or tempered
• Number of exits

Vertical Transportation

• Elevator requirements
• Fire separations
• Linen and refuse chutes
• Fire separation make up
• Service facilities

Health Requirements

• Room sizes
• Size of windows
• Windows protection in apartment buildings
• How to calculate the number of plumbing fixtures in different types of buildings

Care and Detention

• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Residential occupancies

Plumbing

• How to calculate the number of plumbing fixtures in different types of buildings
• Nova Scotia adopts the National Plumbing Code of Canada

Barrier-Free Design

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

 

 

Tents and Air Supported Structures 3.1.6 & 4.4.1.

• Spatial separation
• Clearances to surrounding
• Flammable materials
• Structural requirements
• Back up emergency power
• Professional design (see 4.4.1)

Part B4 Structural Design Overview

• Design requirements
• Building higher buildings
• Loading live and dead load
• Use and occupancy
• Wind loads
• Live loads due to earthquakes
• 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 (planning)
• Air duct design system
• Supply, return air, exhaust air system

Part 7 National Plumbing Code

• Plumbing facilities

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

Instructor

Albert Peach, CBCO, CRBO, CET, MAATO

Albert J Peach has over 30 years of Code enforcement and interpretation coupled with more than a decade of teaching Code specific courses to Building Officials, engineers, architects and designers.