TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The transition to objective-based codes in Canada, and in Ontario was an evolutionary process. Although acceptable solutions as described in Division B, Part 3 to Part 12, remains the principal means by which designers achieve code compliance, the introduction of an objective based code introduced the concept of alternative solutions to achieve minimum provisions respecting the safety of buildings with reference to public health, fire protection, accessibility, and structural sufficiency. The Ontario Building Code 2006 (based on the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2005 as the model code), was Ontario’s first introduction of an objective -based format. The move to an objective-based format involved the addition of alternative regulatory paths to permit acceptable equivalent solutions to supplement prescriptive solutions.
By defining the goals of the code via cross-referencing objective and functional statements, the objective-based format attempts to give designers, and code officials methods to evaluate a potential design for code conformance apart from a “recipe” approach. Alternative solutions provide additional paths to work with building officials to demonstrate a level of performance that achieves compliance with the Building Code.
This presentation will review the history of prescriptive building codes in Ontario, and the introduction and evolution of the objective based code. We will compare existing performance-based and prescriptive phrasing. We will look at the steps needed to prepare an alternative solution including Division A, Part 1, Section 1.2 Compliance, Division A, Part 2 Objectives; Division A, Part 3 Functional Statements and the MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1 Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions. We will look at the Building Code’s requirements when submitting an Alternative Solution, a municipality’s typical application for an alternative solution and a few case study examples to illustrate the use of alternative solutions. If there is additional time, we are open for discussion to provide the opportunity to share with the architectural community your experiences.
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand what do the terms: prescriptive, objective, and performance based mean when referencing Building Codes.
2. Understand what the terms in the OBC 2012 mean when referencing acceptable solution and alternative solutions
3. To understand the methodology that the OBC 2012 sets out to create an alternative solution, including Division A, Part 1, Section 1.2. Compliance, Division A, Part 2 Objectives; Division A, Part 3 Functional Statements and the MMAH Supplementary Standard SA-1 Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions.
3. How to apply for an Alternative Solution: Objective Based Code Design to a municipality and what might be expected by a municipality when submitting an Alternative Solutions Report.
4.What are the architect’s opportunities if the municipality does not accept an Alternative Solution?
5. Review of case studies to understand the process
6. An opportunity to share your experiences of Alternative Solution: Objective Based Code Design.
Speaker(s):
Deborah Farrow, Architect, OAA, FRAIC
Deborah Farrow is a licensed Architect with the OAA and a Fellow of the RAIC. Deborah’s contribution to architecture includes 40 years of practise, her volunteer efforts and most recently her involvement with teaching. She was an RAIC representative on the Federal Industry Real Property Advisory Council (FIRPAC), which facilitates discussions between representatives of the Design and Construction industries and the federal government. Deborah has been a part-time professor at Algonquin College’s Centre for Construction (ACCE) teaching Codes and Standards.
James Farrow, Architect, OAA, FRAIC
James Farrow is a licensed Architect with the OAA and a Fellow of the RAIC. James’s contribution to architecture includes 40 years of practise, a partner in a successful practice and his commitment and voluntary service including past service as a Councillor for the OAA, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, and Chair of Complaints Committee. He was most recently working for PSPC as a consultant on the West Memorial Building Rehabilitation, the interim home for the Supreme Court of Canada.
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