OBC988 - Part 9 - Buildings - Fire Protection

Subject Title
Part 9 - Buildings - Fire Protection

Subject Description
Examines the 2012 Ontario Building Code with emphasis on the design and verification of fire-resistance ratings commonly found in more complex part 9 buildings. Topics of study include: means of egress, exit facilities, suppression methods, fire-separations, penetrations and separation of major occupancies, service spaces and exits.

Credit Status
None

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Identify the authority enabling municipalities to specify inspections at various stages in the building process.
2. State the steps involved in the permit application process.
3. Identify and explain sections of the Building Code relevant to inspections of insulation, flame-spread rating and fire stopping of buildings that do not require professional design.
4. Identify those sections of the OBC which are relevant to inspections of heating and air conditioning systems in buildings that do not require professional design.
5. State general principles of fire protection in buildings.
6. Identify and explain sections of the OBC relevant to inspections of fire protection rough in of buildings that do not require professional design.
7. Explain why and how some provisions of the OBC apply to inspections of proposed buildings.
8.Determine how the substitution of wood joists for steel joists in the third floor of a proposed building affects measures taken with regard to fire safety.
9. Distinguish between proper and improper practices regarding fire protection rough-in of a building under Part 9 of the Code
10.  Understand how to deal with untested materials used in construction
11. List items that should be examined during the commencement of an interior layout inspection.

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