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,
Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

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: April 17 – 21, 2023
Location: Halifax,
Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

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: December 7 -9, 2022
Location: Best Western Chocolate Lake, 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: July 10 -14, 2023
Location: Dartmouth,
Marriott Courtyard

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: April 17 – 21, 2023
Location: Halifax,
Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

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: December 7 -9, 2022
Location: Best Western Chocolate Lake Halifax, NS

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: February 1 -2, 2023
Location: Port Hawkesbury, NS

Part 3: Large Buildings Health & Safety George Brown

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.

** Please note that this is the required George Brown course for Level 1 Qualification

References Required: NBC 2015, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and regulations

Date: November 14 – 18, 2022
Location: Halifax, NS