HALF DAY SEMINAR
2024 OBC Part 9 Update
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facilitated by CODE EXPERT, MICHAEL LIO
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Side-by-side comparison of current OBC Language to the new obc language
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Review: what has changed, what is editorial, and what does not apply to Ontario
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Includes a comprehensive slide deck outlining Each code change
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Stay current with the latest Ontario Building Code updates in our focused half-day online workshop, led by Michael Lio, P.Eng. Tailored for builders, designers, and industry professionals, this workshop provides the critical insights and tools needed to ensure compliance.
Course objectives
This workshop will cover and focus on Code changes to:
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Secondary Suites – Requirements for smoke barriers, heating system selection, air distribution, STC requirements, and clear heights.
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Stairs and Guards – Picket loads, stair nosing, and guard openings
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Fire Protection – Egress, fire penetrations, and spatial separations
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Soil Gas Control – Dampproofing, air barriers, depressurization rough-ins, and SB-9
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Braced Wall Panels – Wall bracing, earthquake and wind load thresholds, and braced wall panels
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Cladding – New cladding types
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Ventilation – Ventilation requirements overview
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Heating Systems – Heating systems for secondary suites, temperature controls, and basement temperatures.
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Other Changes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Access to presentation slides will be made available at the beginning of the session.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
MICHAEL LIO, P.ENG
BUILDABILITY CORPORATION
Michael Lio is Ontario’s foremost Part 9 expert. He has trained builders, building officials, and designers across Canada. His company has prepared the background analysis for the energy efficiency requirements of the Ontario Building Code since 1987. Michael is a professional engineer who has consulted on projects and publications across North America relating to housing, energy efficiency and sustainability. His studies have supported the development of the Energy Star for New Homes program in Ontario, the EnerGuide Rating System, and the new R-2000 Programs. He works with builders across Ontario to resolve building code issues. He taught in the architecture program at Ryerson University and at the University of Toronto for 27 years.
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