Purpose of Training
Safe and efficient construction in our communities requires a high calibre of expertise among municipal building officials, builders, design professionals and other Building Code users. Keeping up-to-date on the Building Code also promotes building safety and efficient construction within the province. Those involved in the enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulations as well as people involved in the design and supervision of construction must also keep abreast of new techniques and current Building Code requirements.
The objective of the the Ministry's Building Code training courses is to ensure consistency and accuracy in Building Code interpretation and compliance.
Training Course Offerings
The Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing produces Building Code courses and workshops in cooperation with the Ontario Building Officials' Association and other organizations.
Courses generally follow a facilitated/workshop format geared toward adult learners. While the Ministry develops training materials, course delivery is left to authorized delivery agent. Some courses are also offered in a self-study format.
There may be admission requirements for the course you choose. The Branch's courses are designed assuming that the participants have the prerequisite knowledge to begin the course. In some cases, the prerequisite knowledge is contained in other courses which should be completed before you begin your chosen course. If you choose not to take the pre-requisite course, you should have acquired the knowledge through other means. Consult the course descriptions for any pre-requisites.
Types of Technical Training
The Branch offers two types of technical training courses: Overview Courses and Detailed Technical Training Courses.
Overview Training Courses
These courses are intended to provide an overview of Code Concepts and refresh Building Code skills of experienced practitioners. They are also intended to assist experienced Code users prepare for the Ministry’s Building Code qualification examinations:
2003 Overview Training Courses
- General Legal/Process for Inspectors and Designers, Powers and Duties of CBOs, and RCAs
- House
- Small Buildings
- Large Buildings
- Complex Buildings
- Fire Protection
- Building Structural
- HVAC - House
- Building Services
- Plumbing - House
- Plumbing - All Buildings
- Part 8 On-site Sewage Systems
2006 Updated Training Courses
These course material is prepared to help designers, building officials, builders and other Code users become familiar with the technical changes to the 2006 Code and its objective-based format;
- Transition Training for the objective-based 2006 Building Code
- General Legal/Process for Inspectors and Designers, Powers and Duties of CBO’s, and RCA’s
- Small Buildings
- Fire Protection
- Building Structural
- Plumbing - House
- Plumbing - All Buildings
- On Site Sewage Systems
- Part 12 Resource Conservation-House
- Part 12 Resource Conservation –All Buildings
Detailed Technical Training Courses
These courses are intended to provide in-depth technical training in the Ontario Building Code, Building Code Act and associated practices. Course certificates are available for participants that successfully complete the following courses:
- Part 9: The House – Building Envelope
- Part 9: The House - Health & Safety
- Part 9 Buildings – Structural Requirements
- Part 9 Buildings – HVAC & Fire Protection
- Part 9 Footing Design
- Part 3: Large Buildings – Classification & Construction
- Part 3: Large Buildings – Health & Safety Requirements
- Part 3 – Fire-rated Building Materials & Assemblies
- Part 3 – Fire Protection
- Part 3 – Life Safety Systems
- Part 10/11 Building Renovation and Change of Use
- Water Supply a& Waste Disposal
- Building Plumbing Inspection
- Intermediate Plumbing
- An Introduction to Property Standards Enforcement
- Communication Skills
- Work Skills
- Plan Examination – Basic
- Plan Examination - Strategies
- Wood Heat Safety
- Introduction to Building Science
- Building Science Applications
- Soil Mechanics
This Site . . .
The following pages include a listing and description of the Ministry's Building Code courses (Detailed Technical Training and Overview), a listing of the Ministry's approved training delivery agents, and where to get copies of self-directed study manuals.