Courses

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

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

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.

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...