Ontario Building Code 1997 and Supplementary Guidelines
Large Buildings Manual
This self-study manual has been developed to assist building practitioners review and become more familiar with the particular portions of the OBC 1997 dealing with large buildings. In conformance with the Large Building Syllabus–2003 published by the Ontario Building and Development Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, this self-study course deals particularly with Parts 1, 3, 5 and 11 and Supplementary Guidelines SG-2 and SG-4.
This material will prepare the individual to write the qualification examination Large Buildings–2003.
Under regulatory reforms, certain building practitioners are required to successfully complete an examination on their knowledge of the material in the Large Buildings course by January 1, 2006. For more information on these requirements visit the ministry’s Web site at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca.
Self-study course covers:
Occupancy, Construction Types, Fire-Resistance, and Occupant Load
Fire Performance Ratings
Building Fire Safety - Part 1 dealing with Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy
Building Fire Safety - Part 2 dealing with Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection
Building Fire Safety - Part 3 dealing with Fire Suppression
Emergency Lighting, Mezzanines and Interconnected Floor Spaces
Safety Within Floor Areas
Exits
Vertical Transportation and Service Facilities and Anchorage Systems for Fixed Ladders
Health Requirements
Barrier-Free Design
Portable Classrooms and Self-Service Storage Buildings
Public Pools and Public Spas
Rapid Transit Stations
Tents and Air-Supported Structures
Additional Requirements for Change of Use and Renovations
Wind, Water and Vapour Protection
Classroom-based courses are available through the ministry's authorized delivery agents.
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