Courses
Intern & Residential Program Courses
Part 9: Small Buildings
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing code practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in interpreting and implementing the principles of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) with respect to small buildings (Vol. 2, Division B, Part 9).
The course encompasses the former Part 9 Fire Protection and Part 9 Building Structural Requirements.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: June 12 -16, 2023
Location: Halifax
Part 9: Plumbing The House
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing code practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in interpreting and implementing the principles of the National Building Code (NBC) and specifically the National Plumbing Code (NPC) in regards to the requirements and specifications for plumbing in houses, as well as the inspection techniques and procedures related to this subject.
It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the NPC that apply to plumbing in all residential Houses but limited to a detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house:
- Three or fewer storeys in building height.
- Having a building area not exceeding 600 m2.
- Used for major occupancies classified as Group C – Residential Occupancies.
References Required: NBC 2015 and the NPC
Date: February 26 – March 1, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Communications
Effective communication is one of the inherent responsibilities of being a successful Building Official. This 3-day course has been designed to help participants enhance their knowledge and skills to communicate with professionalism and respect, listen to understand and speak to be heard.
Participants will discover practical tips and strategies to master their ability to contribute in a team-oriented environment and to excel during all interpersonal interactions.
This course is highly interactive and will draw on participants’ real-life situations and examples specific to the role of the Building Official.
• Module 1 – Communicating with Confidence
• Module 2 – Mastering Tough Conversations
• Module 3 – Resolving Interpersonal Conflict
References: No references required
Date: October 16 – 18, 2023
Location: NSBOA, Halifax
Legal
This course highlights the General Legal Process for Inspectors with emphasis on how the Building Code Act works including its relationship with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations.
Date: September 9 – 13, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 9: The House
This course is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the National Building Code that apply to all residential houses but are limited to detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, or row houses:
- three or fewer storeys in building height
- having a building area not exceeding 600 m2
- used for major occupancies classified as Group C – residential occupancies
This course includes the former Part 9 Health & Safety course, The Building Envelope course as well as Part 9 Fire Protection.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: May 6-10, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 9: Small Buildings
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing code practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in interpreting and implementing the principles of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) with respect to small buildings (Vol. 2, Division B, Part 9).
The course encompasses the former Part 9 Fire Protection and Part 9 Building Structural Requirements.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: June 10 – 14, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 9: Plumbing The House
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of existing code practitioners and those practitioners who wish to improve their competence in interpreting and implementing the principles of the National Building Code (NBC) and specifically the National Plumbing Code (NPC) in regards to the requirements and specifications for plumbing in houses, as well as the inspection techniques and procedures related to this subject.
It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the NPC that apply to plumbing in all residential Houses but limited to a detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse or row house:
- Three or fewer storeys in building height.
- Having a building area not exceeding 600 m2.
- Used for major occupancies classified as Group C – Residential Occupancies.
References Required: NBC 2015 and the NPC
Date: February 26 – March 1, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Communications
Effective communication is one of the inherent responsibilities of being a successful Building Official. This 3-day course has been designed to help participants enhance their knowledge and skills to communicate with professionalism and respect, listen to understand and speak to be heard.
Participants will discover practical tips and strategies to master their ability to contribute in a team-oriented environment and to excel during all interpersonal interactions.
This course is highly interactive and will draw on participants’ real-life situations and examples specific to the role of the Building Official.
- Module 1 – Communicating with Confidence
- Module 2 – Mastering Tough Conversations
- Module 3 – Resolving Interpersonal Conflict
References: No references required
Date: October 16 – 18, 2023
Location: NSBOA
Legal
This course highlights the General Legal Process for Inspectors with emphasis on how the Building Code Act works including its relationship with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations.
Date: September 9 – 13, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 9: Plans Examination
Case studies are used extensively as this course demonstrates how to apply the Nova Scotia Building Code and identify deficiencies during the plans examination process. You will be encouraged to develop a plans examination style unique to your skills and capabilities.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: January 15 – 19, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Level 1
9.36 Energy Efficiency
This course will explore the requirements for construction found in the National Building Code of Canada for energy used by houses and buildings which fall within the scope of Part 9.36 of the NBC as a result of the design and construction of the building envelope, and the design and construction or specification of systems and equipment.
References: 2015 National Building Code, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and Regulations
Date: March 7 – 8, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 3: Large Buildings Classification and Construction
This course deals with health and safety requirements that fall within Division B, Part 3, of the Nova Scotia Building Code. The curriculum covers fire separation of occupancies; spatial separation; exposure protection; exits; lighting; emergency power; flame spread rating; interior finishes; service spaces and rooms; egress and exiting from mezzanines; health requirements; and fire alarm and detection systems.
This Course has Replaced Part 3, Large Buildings Health & Safety George Brown
References Required: NBC 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: December 4 -8, 2023
Location: NSBOA
Part 9: HVAC The House 2012
Review and become more familiar with the parts of the Nova Scotia Building Code dealing with heating, ventilation and air conditioning for houses.
4 – Day Course
References Required: National Building Code 2015, the Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: March 18 – 22, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Nova Scotia Barrier-Free
This course is designed to provide code users with an understanding of the Barrier-Free requirements of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations.
References Required: National Building Code 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Date: May 29-31st, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Level 2
Part 3: Complex Buildings
This course is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the NBC that apply to Part 3 Buildings with emphasis being placed on Complex Buildings which are defined in the NBC as;
- Post-disaster buildings as defined and detailed in Div.B, Part 4 and
- Buildings containing building systems, works, fixtures and service systems
This course combines the former Part 3 Life Safety Systems and Part 3 Fire Protection.
References Required: 2015 National Building Code, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Standards Required:
Date: February 5 – 9, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 3: Plan Examination, Strategies
Case studies are used extensively as this course demonstrates applying the Nova Scotia Building Code and identifying deficiencies during the plans examination process. You will study the role of architects, professional engineers, and designers as you develop a plans examination style unique to your skills and capabilities.
References Required: 2015 National Building Code, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
Standards Required:
Date: April 8 – 12, 2024
Location: NSBOA
Part 3: Large Buildings ACBOA
This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge for those who wish to learn and improve their competence interpreting and implementing the principals of the 2015 National Building Code of Canada with respect to large buildings (Division B, Part 3). It is intended to help the participant understand the requirements of the NBC that apply to all large buildings.
References Required: 2015 National Building Code, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations
This course combines the former Part 3 Large Buildings Classification & Construction as well as Part 3 Life Safety Systems.
Please note that this is the new Part 3 Large Buildings which is needed to successfully complete Level 2 Qualification.
Date: December 11 – 15, 2023
Location: NSBOA
Nova Scotia Energy Code
Coming Soon!
Currently not a requirement for Level 2 Qualification
Date: N/A
Location: N/A