Training Courses

NEW COURSE INFORMATION:

June 18 and 19, 2013

Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Systems Seminar

Lecture Theatre - Manitoba Emergency Services College

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE REGISTRATION

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Red River College:

Web Site Link

Contact: Louise Curé

Tel:  (204) 632-3017
or
lcure@rrc.mb.ca

Red River College Civil Engineering Technology Department
Fax: (204) 633-6075

Complete the regsitration form and FAX or MAIL to:

Manitoba Emergency Services College:

Web Site LInk

Contact: College Registrar: 1-204-726-6855
Email: firecomm@gov.mb.ca
Web: www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca

 

Training Programs Supporting Certification

Listed below is a list of training courses available to building practitioners that covers the three levels of certification administered by MBOA (Housing; Part 9 Buildings; Part 3 Buildings).

Part 9 - The House - Building Structure
Part 9 - The House - Health & Safety
Part 9 - Building Plumbing Inspection
Wood Heat Safety
Municipal Building By-Law Administration
Part 9 - Buildings - Structural Requirements
Part 9 - Buildings - HVAC & Fire Protection
Part 3 - Buildings - Classification & Contstruction
Part 3 - Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements
Part 3 - Buildings - Life Safety Systems

Housing:

Part 9: The House - Building Structure (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This is the first course in the series of Part 9 courses. It will examine the exterior requirements for single or two-family dwellings. This course deals with plan examination and inspection of the house structure and the building envelope. The course will be a facilitated type course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate's first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric system of measure will be used.

The course materials include:

• An introduction to the National Building Code
• The House - General
• Difficulties confronting Building Inspectors
• Reading Plans
• Building Permit Applications
• Site Plans
• Footings
• Foundation Walls
• Concrete Slabs on Ground
• Roof and Ceiling Construction
• Floor Construction
• Wall Construction
• The requirements of a Building Inspectors
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection

Part 9: The House - Health & Safety (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the interior requirements for single and two-family dwellings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidates first work on the course materials individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric system of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the Manitoba Building Code
• The determination of the minimum requirements for spatial separations, smoke alarms, egress requirements, fire stopping, fire separations, chimneys, fireplaces and solid-fuel burning appliances, stairs, guards and insulation
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection
• Final Interior Inspection
• Final Exterior Inspection
• Inspection Field Trip

Part 9: Building Plumbing Inspection (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the plumbing requirements for Part 9 buildings. It covers the above ground plumbing in a single-family dwelling using the MITEC House as an example. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates will first work in groups, then works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric and Imperial system of measure will be used.

The course content includes:

• The use of the National Building Code
• The use of the National Plumbing Code
• The determination of the minimum requirements for stacks and waste pipes, venting systems, Surface Water distribution systems and plumbing fixtures and appliances
• The entire drainage, waste and vent (DWV) system and potable water distribution system will be examined from the rough-in stage to the final inspection
• The requirements for conducting a plumbing inspection

Wood Heat Safety (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the requirements for approved and non-approved solid-fuel burning appliances. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the participants work in groups. The participant?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric and Imperial systems of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the Manitoba Building Code
• The use of other standards
• The legal requirements
• The determination of the minimum requirements for combustion air, manufactured chimneys, masonry chimneys and installation of solid-fuel burning appliances
• The requirements for on-site inspections

Municipal Building By-Law Administration (36 hours)

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide candidates with the information on issues involving the Acts and Regulations a Building Official (Inspector) may become involved with, and the Building Official?s authority and responsibility with regards to the administration and the enforcement of a Building By-Law.

The course content includes:

• The authority of the building official
• Powers of entry
• The Municipal Building By-Law
• Issuing orders
• Overlapping jurisdiction
• Nature of evidence
• Confidentiality and liability
• Preparing for Court

Part 9 Buildings:

Part 9: Buildings-Structural Requirements (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the requirements for Part 9 buildings other then single and two-family dwellings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric system of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the National Building Code
• The determination of the minimum requirements for excavations, footing and foundation walls, insulation, vapour barriers and wall and floor systems
• Transfer of forces acting on a building
• Trusses
• Spatial Separations and exposure protection as they apply to the structural elements of a building
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection

Part 9: Buildings - HVAC & Fire Protection (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the interior requirements for Part 9 buildings other than single and two-family dwellings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric system of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the National Building Code
• The determination of the minimum requirements for fire detection systems, fire resistance ratings, fire stopping, fire separations, exiting and occupant loads
• Plan examination to ensure the compliance with the National Building Code
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection

Part 3 Buildings:

Part 3: Buildings - Classification & Construction (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course is the first in a series that examines the requirements for Part 3 buildings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric System of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the Manitoba Building Code
• The determination of the minimum requirements for building classifications, separations of major occupancies, building heights and area, the building site, construction type, occupant loads, fire separations, fire stopping, fire resistance ratings, firewalls, closures, provisions for fire fighting, mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection

Part 3: Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the requirements for Part 3 buildings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. Metric system of measure will be used.

The course materials includes:

• The determination of the minimum requirements for spatial separations, egress and exiting, lighting and emergency power, flame spread ratings, mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces, health and fire detection systems
• The requirements for conducting a building inspection

Part 3: Buildings - Life Safety Systems (36 Hours)

Course Description:

This course examines the requirements for specific life safety systems for Part 3 buildings. The course will be a facilitated type of course where the candidates work together in groups. The candidate?s first works on the course material individually, then discuss the answers with the group and then a class discussion is held. The Metric system of measure will be used.

The course material includes:

• The use of the National Building Code
• The use of other Standards
• The determination of the minimum requirements for emergency power, fire alarm and detection systems, standpipe and hose systems and sprinkler systems
• The requirements for conducting an inspection of the above systems

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