Introduction of Ontario Building Code (OBC)

Ontario Building Code (OBC) 2012- Large Buildings

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:

1.     Major occupancies and occupant load

2.     Fire separation and fire block

3.     Building construction classification

4.     Spatial separation

5.     Safety within floor area

6.     Exit

7.     Fire alarm and emergency power

8.     Prevision for firefighting and stand pipe, serviced facilities

9.     Vertical transportation, high building, and Interconnected floor space

10.   Health requirements and barrier free design

11.   HVAC

12.   Other buildings

A successful student will be able to:

1.     Use the code efficiently

2.     Access, interpret and apply correct regulations to a specific aspect of a building project

3.     Interpret the meaning behind the jargon and definitions of the code

4.     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:

1.     Construction material requirements

2.     Special structures & basic structural requirement

3.     Design area and spaces

4.     Doors

5.     Windows and Skylights

6.     Stairs, ramps, handrails and guards

7.     Means of egress

8.     Fire protection

9.     Wood frame construction

10.   Plumbing

11.   HVAC

12.   others

A successful student will be able to:

1.     Design a simple house

2.     Use the code correctly

3.     Access, interpret and apply correct regulations to a specific aspect of a building project

4.     Have salient concepts of building safety, health and accessibility found throughout the Code