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New Accessibility Changes to the Building Code:

This session will outline the accessibility amendments made to the 2012 Building Code by Ontario Regulation 368/13. These amendments will come into effect on January 1, 2015 and will have a significant impact on building design and construction in Ontario.  This session will include an in-depth review of the following revised requirements:

•Barrier-Free Pedestrian Entrances
•Power Door Operators
•Barrier-Free Access to All Other Floor Areas
•Barrier-Free Path Dimensions
•Visitable Suites in Apartment Buildings
•Hotels and Motels
•Emergency Power
•Visual Smoke Alarms
•Visual Signal Devices for Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
•Universal Toilet Rooms and Other Washrooms
•Access to Pools and Spas
•Adaptable Seating
•Renovations

This session will focus on new requirements and participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the accessibility requirements of the current Ontario Building Code. Links to on-line resources, such as a line-by-line annotated version of the changes will be provided.

See Below for the list of Speaker Biographies:

1.Understand how the accessibility amendments to the Building Code were developed;Learning Objectives:

2.Understand the nature of the accessibility amendments;
3.Understand how the technical changes will affect building design in Ontario

Location:

Ottawa Convention Center (room 207)
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 9J2

Schedule:

Session runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
8:00 AM – breakfast
10:15 AM to 10:30 AM – coffee break

REGISTER HERE

Registration Fee

OAA members - $180+HST
Non-members - $225+HST

NON-OAA MEMBER: If you are a member of the Ontario Building Officials Association, refer to the below PDF to register.

For more information, please contact:Payment Information - (Please review payment options, before registering) 

Nasra Abdi
Administrative Assistant
Continuing Education Program 
E: nasraA@oaa.on.ca
P: 416-449-6898 ext 232