Part 9 The House Building Envelope: Virtual Classroom BLDG 9245

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Our Part 9 The House Building Envelope course is a detailed technical course. This building code course deals with construction of houses as single detached dwellings under Division B Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code. The curriculum covers building inspectors, plans, building permits, and site plans; construction of foundations; floors-on-ground; reinforced concrete slabs; roofs and ceilings; and floors and walls, including brick veneer.

Note(s)

Also check out our other online course: BLDG 9265 Part 9 The House Building Envelope: Independent Study

Prerequisites

You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills.

Additional Information

Course Essentials:

You must bring a copy of the 2024 Building Code Compendium to the first class. The compendium is available for purchase through the George Brown College bookstore, at our Building Code and Trade Manuals website, and at the Publications Ontario website.

Disclaimer: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) exams are not included in this course. Visit the Ontario government’s building code web page for certification information.

Hours

42

Fee

$447.32, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $130
There are no classes currently scheduled for this course; however, additional schedules may be posted throughout the year. Check back often to see if we have developed course options for the upcoming term.
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