Our Part 3 Large Buildings Classification and Construction course is a detailed technical course. This building code course focuses on large building classification and construction as outlined within Division BÂ Part 3Â of the Ontario Building Code. The curriculum covers separation of major occupancies; building area and height; streets, building size and construction; occupant load; fire separations and fire-resistance ratings; firewalls; closures; fire stopping; provisions for firefighting; and mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces.
This course has been recognized as Gold Seal accredited training by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).
Also check out our online course: BLDG 9267 Part 3 Large Buildings Classification and Construction (Online)
Note(s)
Course Essentials:
You must bring a copy of the 2012 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.
Prerequisites
You must have a general understanding of the building construction process and basic blueprint reading skills. If you are pursuing our Construction Superintendent Program, you must have completed BLDG 9245 Part 9 The House Building Envelope or BLDG 9265 Part 9 The House Building Envelope (Online).
Recommendations
You will have the most success in this course if you have already completed BLDG 9242 Part 9 Buildings Fire Protection (Online) or BLDG 9244 Part 9 The House Health and Safety or BLDG 9264 Part 9 The House Health and Safety (Online) or BLDG 9289 Part 9 The House Health and Safety or BLDG 9233 Small Buildings 2012 or BLDG 9250 Small Buildings 2012 (Online) before you start this course.
Additional Information
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.
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