This course is designed as an introduction to the NBCC Part 3 and Part 9 to support preparation for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)* exam.
NBCC Part 3 and Part 9 Bundle
Foundations of Practice Series
Topics: Practice, Building Code
Length: Eight 2-hour learning sessions (16 hours)
What's included: video, quiz, certificates of completion
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These courses, taught by Jensen Hughes Consulting Canada Ltd.—the leading name in safety and risk-based science in Canada—will provide a wealth of information in eight 2 hour online learning sessions. Both courses are interactive and designed to be highly engaging for participants. The courses include self-study and sample project applications with interactive Question and Answer periods. The webinar is designed as an introduction to the NBCC Part 3 and Part 9 to support preparation for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)* exam. Individuals will need to have both volumes of the 2015 NBCC as references for the courses.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course the participant/ learner will be able to:
Part 3:
- To apply the requirements of the NBC to the design, construction and occupancy of buildings
- To apply the minimum standards of the NBC to a building governed by Division B Part 3.
- To describe the requirements for achieving design compliance using alternative solutions, as set out in NBCC Division A Subsection 1.2.1 and in Division B Subsection 1.1.2.
- To identify Code objectives and their application
- To identify the proper application of an alternative solution in building design in Canada.
Part 9:
- To be familiarized with the terminology of the NBCC in general and in Part 9
- To interpret and apply the min provisions of the NBC to the design, construction and occupancy of small buildings and houses
- To apply the prescriptive standards and acceptable solutions of NBCC Part 9 related to structural design, materials, health and safety, fire protection and life safety.
- To describe the requirements for achieving design compliance using alternative solutions, as set out in NBC Division A and in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division B of
- To identify Code objectives and functional statements associated with prescriptive requirements
All participants are invited to join a Q&A discussion with the instructor at course completion. Join Amal Tamim for the opportunity to ask questions and hear from other participants.
New Dates for 2022!
Aug 19, 2022 from 1pm – 2pm ET
Nov 18, 2022 from 1pm – 2pm ET
Note: These sessions are only for registrants of the course, if you would like to attend a Q and A session without accessing the course, please register HERE.

Amal Tamim
M.Sc. FPE
Jensen Hughes Consulting Canada Ltd.
Amal Tamim s a seasoned code consultant with over 25 years combined national and international experience. She is a firm believer in knowledge transfer specifically in the area of building safety and building code application. She has led multiple Code seminars and training workshops around the world, including a 35-hours NBCC 2015 training workshop. She is currently a senior consultant supporting the building code consulting and safety engineering services Canadian operations of Jensen Hughes.
These are recordings of live sessions.
This webinar is part of a series!
Pricing:
Member: $599.00 | Non-Member: $749.00
Intern Member: $449.00 | Intern Non-Member: $549.00
Student: $299.00 (must be an RAIC student associate member)