Part 9 Buildings Structural Requirements: Independent Study BLDG 9266

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Our Part 9 Buildings Structural Requirements course is a detailed technical course. This advanced building code course deals with the structural provisions and limitations of Division B Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code (though it does not deal specifically with the design of structural elements). The curriculum explores legal considerations; soil conditions; excavations, footings, and foundations; transfer of forces acting on a building; masonry construction; trusses; and special separations and exposure protection.

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Also check out our other online course: BLDG 9243 Part 9 Buildings Structural Requirements: Virtual Classroom

Prerequisites

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

Recommendations

You will have the most success in this course if you have already completed the following two courses before you start this course:

Additional Information

Course Essentials:

You must have a copy of the 2024 Building Code Compendium before you begin this course. 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

36

Fee

$419.04, includes a non-refundable materials fee of $110
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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