Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.This technical course has been designed to enable code practitioners to be able to interpret and implement the Health and Safety requirements found within Division B, Part 3 of the 2024 Ontario Building Code. This course starts with a review of concepts learned on Classification and Separation of major occupancies and covers Spatial Separation & Exposure Protection; Exits; Lighting & Emergency Power; Flame Spread Rating & Interior Finishes; Service Spaces & Rooms; Egress & Exiting from Mezzanines; Interconnected Floor Space; Health Requirements; Fire Alarm & Detection Systems & Barrier Free Design.
Objectives of this course:
- Apply the requirements that are controlled by the occupancy or major occupancy classification of a building.
- Identify the different major occupancies alphanumerically as well as their subsidiary occupancies.
- Rationalize the OBC requirements that apply to different major occupancies.
- Determine the required characteristics of these major occupancies supported by Code reference.
- Apply the code provisions relating to the fire resistance ratings of those assemblies that subdivide major occupancies.
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