• Communications

    NSBOA Office 127 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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 […]

  • Nova Scotia Legal

    NSBOA Office 127 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • Part 3 Large Buildings – ACBOA

    NSBOA Office 127 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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 […]

  • Part 9 Plans Examination

    NSBOA Office 127 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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