About the course

CEU: 10 hours
Length: 4 lessons 

This on-demand course covers 2020 National Building Code of Canada Part 9. It is designed to aid participants prepare for the ExAC Exam! The courses learning modules cover the following:

  • NBCC code structure and Parts
  • Terms and definitions
  • Classification of buildings as Part 9 buildings
  • Fire walls and fire separations
  • Fire resistance determination
  • Spatial separations and exterior walls construction
  • Design of areas, spaces and special structures
  • Health and safety provisions
  • Means of egress
  • Fire protection and life safety
  • Material specifications
  • Building Envelope
  • Structural provisions
  • Thermal efficiency

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Familiarize themselves with the terminology of the NBCC in general and in Part 9
  • Interpret and apply the min provisions of the NBC to the design, construction and occupancy of small buildings and houses
  • Apply the prescriptive standards and acceptable solutions of NBCC Part 9 related to structural design, materials, health and safety, fire protection and life safety.
  • 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
  • Identify Code objectives and functional statements associated with prescriptive requirements

Reference Materials: National Building Code of Canada 2020

Access the course:
This course is offered on demand, meaning it is fully asynchronous and self-paced. There are no scheduled class times or live sessions required. Participants can move through the material at their own pace. Access is granted immediately after purchase through our Learning Management System
 
ExAC Disclaimer
The ExAC was developed to test the minimum standards of competency acquired by an Intern during the Internship period, to ensure both public safety and the professional and skilled delivery of architectural services. It is adopted by all the Canadian Licensing Authorities. This course is not endorsed by the Committee for the Examination for Architects in Canada.
 

Access to the course is granted indefinitely. In the rare event that access must be discontinued, participants will be notified in advance.

 

Schedule

This course is available on demand

Registrations: Open

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