Ontario Building Code 2024 (Module 1):
- Learning to navigate the Ontario Building Code 2024: Structure and Language of code
- Understanding what is new in OBC 2024: OBC Div. A
- OBC 2024 Objectives and Functional Statements: OBC Div. A
- Ensuring construction relevance to OBC 2024
- Assessing Building Classification by Occupancy and Construction Type
- Building new vs Change of Use and Renovation
Ontario Building Code 2024 (Module 2):
- Orientating in the legal framework: The Ontario Building Code Act 1992
- Understanding enforcement authorities: BCA 1992 & OBC Div. C
- Assessing Construction and Demolition requirements and Property Standards
- Scrutinizing powers of various authorities and their qualifications
- Preparing Permit Applications and Drawings and Specifications
- Understanding Orders and notice for inspection
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for Building Designers, Home Builders and the ICI industry, General Contractors Construction Superintendents and Managers, Property Managers, trades, suppliers, manufacturers, owners.
Dr. Harsha Munasinghe is a professor at the School of Architectural Studies, George Brown College in Toronto. He teaches Ontario Building Code at GBC since 2014 and has actively participated in code development workshops and seminars. He trained as an architect and holds memberships of several professional institutions. Harsha’s professional experience in the building sector comes from Canada, Europe and South Asia.