Part 3 is the essential of OBC. The main goal of this course is to familiarize the students with the requirements and specifications of the Ontario Building Code in regards of fire protection, occupant safety and accessibility. The knowledge of OBC part 3 is essential for Architect, engineers, designers, project management personnel, and builders. Some other professions like real estate agent or house inspector may also find this course useful.
Course outlines: Ontario Building Code topics will cover:
Major occupancies and occupant load
Fire separation and fire block
Building construction classification
Spatial separation
Safety within floor area
Exit
Fire alarm and emergency power
Prevision for firefighting and stand pipe, serviced facilities
Vertical transportation, high building, and Interconnected floor space
Health requirements and barrier free design
HVAC
Other buildings
A successful student will be able to:
Use the code efficiently
Access, interpret and apply correct regulations to a specific aspect of a building project
Interpret the meaning behind the jargon and definitions of the code
Have salient concepts of building safety, health and accessibility found throughout the Code
Ontario Building Code (OBC) 2012- Small Buildings
This course will combine the design process and building code requirements together. The main goal of this course is to help the students to understand the requirements and specifications of the Ontario Building Code in regards of small buildings. The knowledge of OBC small building is essential for Architect, engineers, designers, project management personnel, and house builders. Some other professions like real estate agent or house inspector may also find this course useful.
Course outlines: Ontario Building Code topics will cover:
Construction material requirements
Special structures & basic structural requirement
Design area and spaces
Doors
Windows and Skylights
Stairs, ramps, handrails and guards
Means of egress
Fire protection
Wood frame construction
Plumbing
HVAC
others
A successful student will be able to:
Design a simple house
Use the code correctly
Access, interpret and apply correct regulations to a specific aspect of a building project
Have salient concepts of building safety, health and accessibility found throughout the Code