THE ELLIOT LAKE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY MOTION RECORD - … · Elliot Lake, Ontario". 2. Such further and other relief as counsel may advise and the Commission may grant. THE GROUNDS

Motion Record - Standing Ontario Building Officials Association

THE ELLIOT LAKE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

MOTION RECORD - STANDING Ontario Building Officials Association

October 11, 2012 AIRD & BERLIS LLP Barristers and Solicitors Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street Suite 1800, Box 754 Toronto, ON M5J 2T9

Leo F. Longo Tel: 416.865.7758 Fax: 416.863.1515 Email: Ilongo(c~airdberlis.com

Lawyers for the Moving Party, Ontario Building Officials Association

TO: The Honourable Paul R. Belanger Commissioner Email: info(a~elliotinguiry.ca

AND TO: BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP Lawyers, Patent & Trademark Agents World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Suite 1100 Ottawa, ON K1 P 1 J9

Bruce Carr-Harris Tel: 613.787.3505 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: bcarr-harrisc blgcanada.com


Peter K. Doody Tel: 613.787.3510 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: pdoody(ablgcanada.com

Nadia Effendi Tel: 613.787.3562 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: neffendi(a7blgcanada.com

Commission Counsel

AND TO: CARROLL & WALLACE 66 Slater Street, Suite 502 Ottawa, ON K1 P 5H1

Mark Wallace Tel: 613.232.9971 Fax: 613-232.7322 Email: cwlaw(abellnet.ca

Commission Counsel

AND TO: RASMUSSEN STARR RUDDY, LLP 1600 Carling Avenue, Suite 660 Ottawa, ON K1 Z 1 G3

Nadia Authier Tel: 613.232.1830 Fax: 613.232.2499 Email: nla(c~ rsrlaw.ca

Commission Counsel

AND TO: Nigel Marshman 331 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K2P OJ8

Tel: 613.755.4020 Fax: 613.237.9145 Email: nigel _marshmanlaw.com

Commission Counsel


INDEX

TAB DOCUMENT Page No.

1 Notice of Motion - Standing 1

2 Affidavit of Ron Kolbe, sworn October 10, 2012 6

Exhibit "A" — Ontario Building Officials Association Act, 1992 9

Exhibit "B" — OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ 12

Exhibit "C" — August 19, 2011 Letter from Human Resources and Skills 23 Development Canada

Exhibit "D" — OBOA Course Descriptions 25

Exhibit "E" — OBOA Application for CBCO Designation 39

Exhibit "F" — OBOA 2012 AMTS Delegates Program - Training Sessions 51

Exhibit "G" — OBOA Journal, Issue No. 95 55

Notice of Motion - Standing P.

1 Ontario Building Officials Association

Page 1


NOTICE OF MOTION - STANDING

TAKE NOTICE that the Ontario Building Officials Association (the "Moving Party" or "OBOA")

hereby makes a motion to The Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry (the "Commission" or "Inquiry")

for standing at the Inquiry.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Moving Party may request the opportunity to make oral

submissions in support of this Motion.

RELIEF REQUESTED:

1. A Determination/Order that the Moving Party be granted full standing to participate in

that portion of the Inquiry considering the Commission's mandate as set out in section 2

b. of the Terms of Reference [Order in Council 1097/2012]:

"Review relevant legislation, regulations and by-laws and relevant policies,

processes and procedures of provincial and municipal governments and other

parties with respect to the structural integrity and safety of the Algo Centre Mall in

Elliot Lake, Ontario".

2. Such further and other relief as counsel may advise and the Commission may grant.

THE GROUNDS FOR THE MOTION ARE:

3. The OBOA was founded in 1956 as an organization committed to establishing and

maintaining a high professional standard in the building code administration and

enforcement field.

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4. The OBOA has been continued as a self-governing, not-for-profit corporation

incorporated by special Act; i.e. the Ontario Building Officials Association Act, 1992, S.O.

1992, c. Pr38 (the "OBOA Act")

5. The OBOA Act sets out the objects of the OBOA, which include:

(a) to assist in the establishment of uniform regulations in Ontario relating to the planning, construction, demolition, alteration, renovation, maintenance, operation and renewal of buildings, in so far as these activities relate to the structural adequacy and durability of buildings, to the safety and health of their users, to fire protection and prevention and to the protection of the environment and resource conservation;

(b) to promote the uniform interpretation and enforcement of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, and any other code, standard, Act or regulation respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(c) to assist in the development and improvement of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes and other codes, standards, Acts or regulations respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(d) to promote the interchange of ideas and knowledge respecting the activities described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) and to foster a close liaison among the Association, related associations, the building industry, the government and the consumer public;

(e) to provide formal training and educational facilities to the members of the Association;

(f) to hold conferences and meetings for the discussion of building standards and municipal affairs and for the presentation of papers and lectures;

(g) to collect and disseminate papers, lectures and other information that is useful or interesting to the members of the Association; and

(h) to maintain high professional standards among the members of the Association through education and discipline.

6. In fulfillment of its corporate objects, the Association liaises regularly with the Ministry of

Municipal Affairs and Housing and other provincial ministries.

7. The OBOA's current mission statement is:

OBOA supports Ontario building officials in ensuring a safer and a more sustainable and accessible Ontario by delivering training and certification,

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promoting uniform code application, working with industry partners, providing a voice to policymakers, and advancing the profession.

8. The OBOA has been recognized by the federal government as a certified educational

institution.

9. Since 1974, the OBOA has been annually selected by the provincial government to

administer the delivery of training courses related to the Ontario Building Code for the

purpose of improving the knowledge and skills of persons in the building industry who

utilize the said Building Code.

10. Pursuant to the OBOA Act, the OBOA has by by-law established a curriculum, courses

of study and examinations for students and members of its Association, and is permitted

to grant the designation of Certified Building Code Official to those who have satisfied its

established qualifications.

11. It is to be noted, however, that section 11 of the OBOA Act provides:

This Act does not affect or interfere with the right of any person who is not a member of the Association or who is not registered by the Association as a Certified Building Code Official to practise or be employed as a building inspector or municipal officer or municipal employee in the Province of Ontario.

12. The OBOA currently has approximately 2,000 active members, organized within 21

Chapters operating in 6 Regions of the province.

13. The OBOA's website is htta://www.oboa.on.ca .

14. The OBOA publishes quarterly the Journal, its professional magazine for its

membership.

15. In furtherance of its corporate objects, mission statement and activities, the OBOA is

uniquely qualified and able to provide information and assistance to the Commission

respecting relevant legislation, regulations and by-laws and relevant policies, processes

and procedures of provincial and municipal governments and other parties with respect

to the construction, structural integrity and safety of buildings and structures within

Ontario.

16. The Commission's Terms of Reference [Order in Council 1097/20121.


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17. The Commission's Revised Rules of Standing and Funding.

18. Public Inquiries Act, 2009, S.O. 2009, c. 33, Schedule 6, s. 15.

19. Such further and other grounds as counsel may advise and the Commission may

consider.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WILL BE USED AT THE HEARING OF THE MOTION:

20. The Affidavit of Ron Kolbe, sworn October 10, 2012.

21. Such further and other evidence as counsel may advise and the Commission may deem

just.

October 11, 2012 AIRD & BERLIS LLP Barristers and Solicitors Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street Suite 1800, Box 754 Toronto, ON M5J 2T9

Leo F, Longo Tel: 416.865.7758 Fax: 416.863.1515 Email: llongo(aairdberlis. com

Lawyers for the Moving Party, Ontario Building Officials Association

TO: The Honourable Paul R. Belanger Commissioner Email: infoaa.elliotinguiry.ca

AND TO: BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP Lawyers, Patent & Trademark Agents World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Suite 1100 Ottawa, ON K1P 1J9

Bruce Carr-Harris Tel: 613.787.3505 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: bcarr-harris(a~ blgcanada.com


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Peter K. Doody Tel: 613.787.3510 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: pdoody(o~blgcanada.com

Nadia Effendi Tel: 613.787.3562 Fax: 613.230.8842 Email: neffendi(c~blgcanada.com

Commission Counsel

AND TO: CARROLL & WALLACE 66 Slater Street, Suite 502 Ottawa, ON K1P 5H1

Mark Wallace Tel: 613.232.9971 Fax: 613-232.7322 Email: cwlaw anbellnet.ca

Commission Counsel

AND TO: RASMUSSEN STARR RUDDY, LLP 1600 Carling Avenue, Suite 660 Ottawa, ON K1Z 103

Nadia Authier Tel: 613.232.1830 Fax: 613.232.2499 Email: nlac rsrlaw.ca

Commission Counsel

AND TO: Nigel Marshman 331 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K2P OJ8

Tel: 613.755.4020 Fax: 613.237.9145 Email: nigelCa_marshmanlaw.com

Commission Counsel

Affidavit — Standing P 6 Ontario Building Officials Association


AFFIDAVIT OF RONALD M. KOLBE

[OBOA STANDING]

I, Ronald M. Kolbe, of the Township of Oro-Medonte, in the County of Simcoe, MAKE

OATH AND SAY AS FOLLOWS:

I am the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ontario Building Officials Association (the

"OBOA" and "Association")

2. The OBOA was founded in 1956 as an organization committed to establishing and maintaining a high professional standard in the building code administration and enforcement field.

3. The Association has been continued as a self-governing, not-for-profit corporation incorporated by special Act; i.e. the Ontario Building Officials Association Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. Pr38 (the "OBOA Act'). Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A" is a copy of the said Act.

4. The OBOA Act sets out the objects of the Association, which include:

(a) to assist in the establishment of uniform regulations in Ontario relating to the planning, construction, demolition, alteration, renovation, maintenance, operation and renewal of buildings, in so far as these activities relate to the structural adequacy and durability of buildings, to the safety and health of their users, to fire protection and prevention and to the protection of the environment and resource conservation;

(b) to promote the uniform interpretation and enforcement of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, and any other code, standard, Act or regulation respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(c) to assist in the development and improvement of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes and other codes, standards, Acts or regulations respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(d) to promote the interchange of ideas and knowledge respecting the activities described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) and to foster a close liaison among the Association, related associations, the building industry, the government and

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the consumer public;

(e) to provide formal training and educational facilities to the members of the Association;

(f) to hold conferences and meetings for the discussion of building standards and municipal affairs and for the presentation of papers and lectures;

(g) to collect and disseminate papers, lectures and other information that is useful or interesting to the members of the Association; and

(h) to maintain high professional standards among the members of the Association through education and discipline.

5. In fulfillment of its corporate objects, the Association liaises regularly with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and other provincial ministries.

6. The "OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+" is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B".

7. The OBOA's current mission statement is:

OBOA supports Ontario building officials in ensuring a safer and a more sustainable and accessible Ontario by delivering training and certification, promoting uniform code application, working with industry partners, providing a voice to policymakers, and advancing the profession.

8. The OBOA has been recognized by the federal government as a certified educational institution. See the August 11, 2011 letter from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "C".

9. Since 1974, the OBOA has been annually selected by the provincial government to administer the delivery of training courses related to the Ontario Building Code for the purpose of improving the knowledge and skills of persons in the building industry who utilize the said Building Code.

10. Pursuant to the OBOA Act, the OBOA has by by-law established a curriculum, courses of study and examinations for students and members of its Association.

11. The descriptions of the current training courses administered by the Association are attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "D".

12. The OBOA is permitted to grant the designation of Certified Building Code Official to those who have satisfied its established qualifications. A copy of the CBCO application form is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "E".

13. It is to be noted, however, that section 11 of the OBOA Act provides:

This Act does not affect or interfere with the right of any person who is not a

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member of the Association or who is not registered by the Association as a Certified Building Code Official to practise or be employed as a building inspector or municipal officer or municipal employee in the Province of Ontario.

14. The OBOA currently has approximately 2,000 active members, organized within 21 Chapters operating in 6 Regions of the province.

15. The Association annually convenes a conference which consists of its annual meeting and training sessions. The program from the most recent AMTS held in Sudbury is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "F".

16. The OBOA's website is http://www.oboa.on.ca . A wide variety of information is posted.

17. The OBOA publishes quarterly the Journal, its professional magazine for its membership. The most recent edition is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "G".

18. In furtherance of its corporate objects, mission statement and activities, the OBOA is uniquely qualified and able to provide information and assistance to the Commission respecting relevant legislation, regulations and by-laws and relevant policies, processes and procedures of provincial and municipal governments and other parties with respect to the construction, structural integrity and safety of buildings and structures within Ontario.

SWORN BEFORE ME at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, this 10`h day of OctQber, 2012:

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'1 KL Ronald M. Kolbe

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CHAPTER Pr38

An Act respecting the A COMM/S . TONER rG)R TAKING; ArPIDAVITS

Ontario Building Officials Associatnrn

Assented to December 10th, 1992

Preamble The. Ontario Building Officials Association has applied for special legislation to enable it to govern and discipline its members and to grant to its members the right to the exclu-sive use of the designation "Certified Build-ing Code Official" and the initials "CBCO". The applicant represents that it is a corpora-tion.

It is appropriate to grant the application.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assem-bly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as fol-lows:

Definitions 1. In this Act,

"Association" means the Ontario Building Officials Association;

"board" means the board of directors of the Association.

Association 2.-(1) The Association is continued as continued a corporation without share capital under

the name "Ontario Building Officials Asso-ciation" in English and "Association des directeurs de la construction de l'Ontario" in French.

Members of (2) The persons registered as members of toe the Association on the day y this Act comes

into" force and such other persons who later become members of the Association constitute the corporation.

Continuation (3) The members of the board of directors pr the present board of the Association and the officers of the

Association in office immediately before this Act comes into force are continued in office until their successors are elected or appointed under this Act.

Letters (4) The letters patent of the Association patent revoked are revoked, but their revocation does not

affect the. rights or obligations of the Associ- ation or any by-law, resolution or appointment of the Association except to the extent that it is inconsistent with this Act.

Special Act (5) The Association shall be deemed to be corporation a corporation incorporated by a special Act. Objects of 3. The objects of the Association are, the Association

(a) to assist in the, establishment of uni-form regulations in Ontario relating to the planning, construction, demolition, alteration, renovation, maintenance, operation and renewal of buildings, in so far as these activities relate to the structural adequacy and durability of buildings, to the safety and health of. their users, to fire protection and pre-vention and to the protection of the environment and resource conserva-tion;

(b) to promote the uniform interpretation and enforcement of the Ontario Build-ing and Fire Codes, and any other code, standard, Act or regulation respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(c) to assist in the development and improvement of the Ontario Building and Fire Codes and other codes, stan-dards, Acts or regulations respecting the activities described in clause (a);

(d) to promote the interchange of ideas and knowledge respecting the activities described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) and to foster a close liaison among the Association, related associations, the building industry, the government and the consumer public;

(e). to provide formal training and educa-tional facilities to the members of the Association;

(f) to hold conferences and meetings for the discussion of building standards and municipal affairs and for the pre-sentation of papers and lectures;

(g) to collect and disseminate papers, lec-tures and other information that is useful or interesting to the members of the Association; and

(h) to maintain high professional stan-dards among the members of the Association through education and dis-cipline.

4.—(1) The affairs of the Association Board of

shall be managed by the board of directors. directors

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1992

(2) The board shall be composed of,

(a) not fewer than five and not more than thirty-five members of -the Associa-tion, as the board may determine by by-law, who are elected by the mem-bers of the Association; and •

(b) the most immediate past president of the Association willing to serve.

(3) The manner of electing the members of the board under clause (2) (a), the qualifi-cation of electors, the notification to the electors of the time and place of holding elections, the taking and counting of votes, the giving of a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes, the tenure of office of all members of the board and other necessary details shall be as set out in the by-laws.

(4) A vacancy on the board caused by the death, resignation, removal or incapacity of an elected member of the board shall be filled as follows:

1. If the remaining members of the board constitute a quorum, the replacement shall be appointed by a majority of the board.

2. If the remaining members of the board do not constitute a quorum, the replacement shall be elected in accor-dance with the by-laws.

(5) A member of the board appointed or elected under subsection (4) shall hold office for the unexpired term of the member he or she is replacing.

(6) A quorum of the board shall be as set out in the by-laws.

(7) The board shall appoint a registrar, who need not be a member of the board, to perform the functions assigned by this Act. and such other functions as may be assigned by the board.

5. The Association shall hold an annual meeting of its members not more than fifteen months after the last annual meeting.

6.—(1) The board may pass by-laws necessary to conduct the business and carry out the objects of the Association.

(2) Without restricting the generality of subsection (1), the board may pass by-laws,

(c) governing the election and appoint-ment of officers and directors, their terms of office and their responsibili-ties;

(d) providing for the appointment of com-mittees, sub-committees and task groups, and governing their composi-tion, responsibilities, powers, and the election or appointment of their chairs;

(e) establishing a curriculum, courses of study and examinations for students and members of the Association, and governing the granting of certificates to those who have successfully passed the examinations;

(f) establishing classes of membership in the Association, and establishing the qualifications for,

(i) the class of members who are certified building code officials, and

(ii) other classes of members;

(g) regulating and governing the conduct of members of the Association by pre-scribing a code of ethics, rules of con-duct and standards of practice, and providing for suspension, expulsion or other penalty if a member contravenes the code of ethics, rules of conduct or standards of practice; and

(h) providing for the establishment and •.designation of local chapters of the Association.

(3) The by-laws of the Association shall be open to examination by the public at the head office of the Association during normal office hours.

7. The Association shall grant a member-ship in the Association to every individual who applies for it in accordance with the by-laws, if the individual,

(a) is at least eighteen years old;

(b) has complied with the academic and experience requirements specified in the by-laws for the issuance of mem-bership; and

Composition of board

Election of board

Vacancies

Same

Quorum

Registrar

Annual meeting

By-laws

Same

Examination of by-laws

Membership

(a) respecting the application of the funds of the Association and the investment and reinvestment of any funds not immediately required, and the safe-keeping of its securities;

(b) prescribing the remuneration of the members of the board and of commit-tees and providing for the payment of their necessary expenses in the con-duct of their business;

(c) has passed such examinations as the board may set or approve.

8.—(1) The registrar shall keep a regis- Register

ter which shall show the names of all members of the Association in good standing and each member's class of membership.

(2) Only those persons whose names Privileges

appear in the register are entitled to the privileges of membership in the Association.

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Examination (3) The register shall be open to examina- of register tion by the public at the head office of the

Association during normal office hours.

9.—(1) A person who has been refused membership in the Association, who has been refused membership in a class of membership in the Association or who has been subject to a disciplinary sanction under the by-laws of the Association may appeal to the Divisional Court from the refusal or from the sanction.

(2) Upon the request of a party desiring to appeal to the Divisional Court and upon pay-ment of the fee, the registrar shall provide the party with a certified copy of the record of the proceedings being appealed, including the documents received in evidence and the decision or order that is the subject of the appeal.

(3) An appeal under this section may be made on questions of law or fact, or both, and the court may confirm, vary .or rescind the decision being appealed, may exercise all powers of the Association, the board or any committee of the Association and may direct the Association to take any action that the Association is empowered to take and, for such purposes, the court may substitute its opinion for that of the Association, the board or any committee of the Association or the court may refer the matter back for rehearing in whole or in part.

10. —(1) Every member of the Associa-tion who is registered as having satisfied the qualifications required by a by-law made under subclause 6 (2) (f) (i) may use the designation "Certified Building Code Official" and the initials "CBCO".

(2) A person in Ontario who is not quali-fied under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence,

(a) if he or she takes or uses the designa-tion "Certified Building Code Offi-cial or the initials "CBCO", either alone or in combination with any other word, name, title, initial or descrip-tion; or

(b) if he or she implies or holds out that he or she is a member of the Associa-

tion registered as a Certified Building Code Official.

(3) On conviction of an offence under sub- Penalty

section (2), a person is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000.

(4) Ins every case where registration is an Evidence

issue, the production of a copy of the regis-ter, certified under the hand of the registrar, is sufficient evidence of all persons who are registered in lieu of the production of the original register.

(5) A certified copy of the register pur- same

porting to be signed by the registrar is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that such person is the registrar, without proof of the signature or of that person being in fact the registrar.

(6) The absence of the name of any per- Same

son from a certified copy of the register is proof, in the absence of evidence to the con-trary, that the person is not registered.

11. This Act does not affect or interfere Right to

with the right of any person who is not a una'te ted member of the Association or who is not reg-istered by the Association as a Certified Building Code Official to practise or be employed as a building inspector or munici-pal officer or municipal employee in the Province of Ontario.

12. Any surplus derived from carrying on surplus

the affairs and business of the Association shall be applied solely in carrying out its objects and shall not be divided among its members.

13. No action or other proceeding for Immunity

damages shall be instituted against the regis- from action

trar, members of the board or officers of the Association for any act done in good faith in. the execution or intended execution of any power or duty under this Act or the by-laws or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of that power or duty.

14. This Act comes into force on the day it Commence-receives Royal Assent. ment

15. The short title of this Act is the Short title

Ontario Building Officials Association Act, 1992.

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President's Message

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Building Officials Association, I am pleased to announce that our association now has a strategic plan to guide its decision- making and operations over the coming years.

In developing the Plan, the Board initiated a comprehensive and inclusive outreach process, involving participation from not only the Board, but the members, Chapters and key external stakeholders as well, to answer five key questions:

• Where are we?

• What do we have to work with?

• Where do we want to be?

• How do we get there?

• How do we stay there?

The chart found in the centrefold of this publication lays out the core of the Plan that was unanimously approved by the Board in August 2011. The core consists of the vision, mission, strategic priorities and strategic goals of the Plan. It reflects what we heard from association members, Chapters and external stakeholders in the consultations conducted in spring 2011. The unanimous support of the Board demonstrates a strong belief that the Plan sets the stage for OBOA to achieve its full potential and take Ontario's building official profession to the next level.

The Board is committed to ensuring that OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ is translated into action, and that we make steady progress in the years ahead. On behalf of your Board of Directors, I would like to thank all those who participated in the development of the core of OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+, as well as Frank Nicholson, the consultant involved with the project. The Board and CAO are excited about what lies ahead for the Ontario Building Officials Association.

Leo Cusumano President November 2011

ONTARIO BUILDING OFACIAIS ASSOCIATION B4Jgd'i11g Knowledge. Growing [ommunilie.

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Contents

President's Message ....................................................................................................

Background.................................................................................................................1

ThePlan at a Glance ..................................................................................................2

StrategicPlanning Model ............................................................................................4

CoreComponents ....................................................................................................... 5

Vision.....................................................................................................................5

Mission................................................................................................................... 5

Strategic Priorities & Goals .....................................................................................6

Implementingthe Plan ................................................................................................8

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Background The Ontario Building Officials Association represents the building official profession in Ontario. The organization was established in 1956 and obtained private legislation in 1992.

The services that OBOA provides to its some 2,000 members include: training on the Ontario Building Code, professional certification and maintenance (the "CBCO" and "BCQ"), communication services (the website; an e-newsletter, NewsBytes; and a quarterly magazine, the OBOA Journal), a well-attended annual conference ("the AMTS"), a building official internship program and representation on government and industry committees.

OBOA has two dozen local chapters across the province that meet regularly for technical training, professional development and networking. OBOA is the Ontario component of ACBOA, the Alliance of Canadian Building Officials' Association, which promotes harmonization and transferability of professional standards for building officials across Canada.

In February 2011, the OBOA Board of Directors decided to develop a strategic plan to replace its 2009-2011 business plan. Frank Nicholson Consulting was retained to help design and implement the process, which involved several steps including:

• a preliminary Board discussion of OBOA's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats ("SWOT'); .

• an online survey to collect members' thoughts on the future directions of the organization (see the chart on the top of page 4);

• a facilitated visioning exercise with the Chairs of OBOA Chapters; and

• interviews with key external stakeholders, including provincial ministries and industry and professional organizations.

This input was summarized in a SWOT report that informed a full-day planning session that the Board of Directors held in June 2011. The core of OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+, which can be seen on the next page two pages, emerged from this session and was unanimously approved by the Board in August 2011.

OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ Our Association ( Our Future I Our Plan

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OBOA Strategy ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION ri

VISION

Ensuring a safer and a more sustainable anc

OBOA supports Ontario building officials in er MISSION

delivering training and certification, promc providing a voice to pc

STRATEGIC Training &

Certification & Knowledge PRIORITIES

Professional Maintenance Transfer Development

To ensure that building officials have access to the

latest and best-quality training and professional development opportunities

To offer professional certification and mainte-

nance programs

that provide assurance of

building officials'

qualifications

To promote uniform code application

by dissemin- ating best practices

using OBOA's

web-site, publications and other

tools

STRATEGIC GOALS

ic Plan 2012+ 2ik ONTARIO BUILDING

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ccessible Ontario by advancing the building official profession

firing a safer and a more sustainable and accessible Ontario by ig uniform code application, working with industry partners, ymakers, and advancing the profession

Government Public Association Advancing

Relations Awareness Excellence the

Profession

To be an active voice

for the profession on building regulatory issues by

drawing on members' expertise

and collaborating

with other organiza-

tions

To raise awareness

of the importance of building safety and the critical role that building

officials play

To pursue continuous improvement in

membership value,

service delivery, financial

stewardship, and

governance

To enhance the

professionalism of

building officials and

ultimately become a

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OBOA MEMBERS' PREFERRED STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS (1 = not important, 5 = very important)

Promote uniform code interpretation/enforcement

Provide access to the latest and best available training

Advance building official professional recognition( e.g., SMJ

Raise awareness of building safety/role of building officiais

Enhance the partnership with MMAH

Be recognized as the umbrella voice of the profession

Ensure cost.effective/value•added delivery of services

Promote OBOA membershiplcertiflcatlons to municipalities

Raise the profile of career at post-secondary institutions

Update OBOA's certiflcatlonlmaintenance programs

Ensure a vibrant chapter network

Ensure governance structure supports strategic management

Enhance OBOA's Identity/brand

Enhance relationships with ministries other than MMAH

Forge strategic alliances/partnerships with other associations

Expand OBOA's policy development rolelcapacity

Pursue enhanced Interprovincial partnerships

Shift toward more eassociation service delivery

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Core Components The core of OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+, which is displayed in the centrefold of this publication, was presented to the members of the association at the Annual Meeting held in October 2011.

Vision OBOA's vision statement is: "Ensuring a safer and a more sustainable and accessible Ontario by advancing the building official profession." Safety has always been of utmost importance to building officials in Ontario because of the dangers that unsafe buildings present to the public. The newly incorporated values of sustainability and accessibility reflect the progressive expansion of the role of building officials in recent years, as mandated by the Ontario Building Code. According to the legislation, the purpose of the Code is "to establish standards for public health and safety, fire protection, structural sufficiency [i.e., safety], conservation, including, without limitation, energy and water conservation, and environmental integrity [i.e., sustainability] and to establish barrier-free requirements [i.e., accessibility] with respect to buildings."

Mission OBOA expresses its mission as follows: "OBOA supports Ontario building officials in ensuring a safer and a more sustainable and accessible Ontario by delivering training and certification, promoting uniform code application, working with industry partners, providing a voice to policymakers, and advancing the profession." The raison-d'être for the organization is thus to promote the construction of safer and more sustainable and accessible buildings in Ontario. OBOA does this by supporting building officials working for municipalities across the province. By delivering training and certification, facilitating the uniform application of building codes, partnering with related organizations, providing policy input to government and working to advance the building official profession, OBOA demonstrates support for its members and the profession as a whole.

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1. Training & Professional Development

2. Certification & Maintenance 3. Knowledge Transfer 4. Government Relations 5. Public Awareness 6. Association Excellence 7. Advancing the Profession

For each priority, there is a goal specifying what the association hopes to accomplish over the coming years.

The consultations carried out for OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+, particularly the online members survey, revealed that OBOA is perhaps best known as a training organization. As such, Training & Professional Development was identified as a leading priority for OBOA given the emphasis placed on the service by its members and the more than 30,000 course and 4,000 annual conference registrations that

OBOA saw between 2001 and 2011. The specific goal to operationalize this priority is "to ensure that building officials have access to the latest and best-quality training and professional development opportunities."

Another strategic priority is Certification & Maintenance, the goal here being "to offer professional certification and maintenance programs that provide assurance of building officials' qualifications." Ontario municipalities have long relied on OBOA's Certified Building Code Official ("CBCO") certification to ensure that building departments have the best qualified staff and that staffs knowledge and competency remain current through the annual maintenance requirements.

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The research for OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ identified Knowledge Transfer as a key priority for building officials in Ontario. The sharing of information and tested solutions among officials not only promotes uniform application of the Ontario Building Code but also helps officials avoid having to "reinvent the wheel." Municipalities, designers, builders, owners and the public at large all benefit. OBOA intends to make more intensive use of its website, publications, chapter meetings, the AMTS and other tools to facilitate information-sharing among building officials.

Government Relations has long been—and will continue to be—one of OBOA's strategic priorities. The goal here is "to be an active voice for the profession on building regulatory issues by drawing on members' expertise and collaborating with other organizations." The association intends to build on its close relationship with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and other relevant organizations to

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The association's Public Awareness work, that is, its efforts to raise the public's understanding of the importance of building safety and the critical role that building officials play, will also continue as a key priority under OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+. This will build on OBOA's long-standing involvement in Building Safety Month (and its predecessor, Building Safety Week).

The sixth priority in OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ is Association Excellence. The association is reaffirming its commitment "to pursue continuous improvement in membership value, service delivery, financial stewardship and governance."

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Advancing the Profession is OBOA's final strategic priority, the goal being "to enhance the professionalism of building officials and ultimately become a self-regulated profession." Achieving this will be the product of the cumulative results of successful execution of the six other strategic priorities. Building on the self-management initiative, OBOA will continue working to enhance the professionalism of building officials and promote recognition of the profession.

Implementing the Plan OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ will serve as the blueprint to guide the work of the association's Board, staff and volunteers over the coming years. Further to the development of the core of the Plan, implementation strategies and action plans will be developed and reviewed annually to support the seven strategic priorities.

Given the role OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+ will play in guiding the organization's future, it was designed to be ambitious and far-reaching in its scope. As such, implementation of some aspects will be dependent on available resources. The Board is committed to ensuring that the Plan translates into action, and recognizes the importance of annual budgeting, business planning and performance management to successful implementation. As well, OBOA will continue to deploy its financial resources carefully, expand its corps of volunteers and develop partnerships with other organizations.

OBOA is confident that by taking stock of where the organization is, identifying key priorities and developing action plans, the association will achieve its full potential and take Ontario's building official profession to the next level in its development.

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Accordingly, students may claim the fees paid to the institution for purposes of the tuition, education and textbook tax credits provided that the fees total more than $100 and qualify as eligible tuition expenses. Additionally, students must have attained the age of 16 before the end of the year and the courses and/or programs supplied must provide the students with sufficient skills to enable them to work or improve their skills in a recognized occupation.

It is important to note that the certification of the institution by the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada does not guarantee that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will automatically accept receipts for all courses or programs offered by the institution for tuition tax credit purposes. Additional details are provided in CRA's Interpretation Bulletins IT-515R2 and IT-516R2, which were included with your application kit, and are also available at www.cra-arc.qc.ca or by contacting CRA at 1-800-959-3376. Institutions should contact their nearest CRA Tax Services Office annually to verify whether any amendments have been made to the information contained in these bulletins.

Please be informed that it is important to advise us of any changes regarding ownership, addresses, contact numbers, expiry or amendments to legal documents (legal registration or provincial licence) and/or any modifications to the pedagogical course content (curricula, fees, duration, etc). Failure to notify us of any changes could result in your certification being revoked.

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Prerequisite: Introduction to Building Science

This is a five day (37 hour) course dealing with the application of the science of buildings and its relationship to the Building Code. It includes the following topics:

Heat Transfer Applications; Moisture Transfer Applications; Air Movement Implications; Indoor Air Quality; Soil Science; Elementary Material Science; Sound Transmission and Vibration

Introduction to Buildina Science - 2006 f 5 days. 30 points 1 Prerequisite: Any Part 9 course

This is a five day (37 hour) course dealing with building science and how this is inter-related with Building Code requirements. The course includes the following topics:

People; Buildings Weather & Climate; Heat Transfer; Moisture and Buildings; Air Movement; Wind, Snow and Other Effects; and Ventilation.

Part 3 - Fire Protection - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points]

Prerequisite: Any Part 3 Course

This is a five day (37 hour) advanced course using referenced standards which are outside the code. It includes the following topics:

Closures - NFPA 80; Spatial Separation & Exposure Protection; Flame Spread Rating & Smoke Developed Classification; Protection of Combustible Insulation

Part 3 - Fire Rated Building Materials & Assemblies [ 5 days, 30 points ]

Prerequisite: Any Part 3 Large Buildings Course

A 37-hour advanced course using referenced standards that are outside the Ontario Building Code. It addresses the following areas: fire-resistance ratings I; fire-resistance ratings II; fire separations; and firewalls. NOTE: students must provide their own copies of the referenced standards a prerequisite for this course. Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.

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Part 3 - Life Safety Systems [ 5 days, 30 points I Prerequisite: Any Part 3 Large Buildings Course

A 37-hour advanced course using referenced standards that are outside the code. It addresses the following topics: emergency power; fire alarm and detection systems; standpipe systems; and sprinkler systems. NOTE: students must provide their own copies of the referenced standards a prerequisite for this course. Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.

Plan Examination - Basic- 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points ] Prerequisite: a Part 9 course and a Part 3 course

A 37 hour course which deals with basic plan examination procedures and skills related to Part 9 and Part 3 buildings. The course addresses the following topics:

Symbols and Abbreviations; Drawings; The language of the Industry; Drawing Practice; Specifications; Measure Scale; Scale and Site Plans; Zoning and Official Plans; Site Plan Agreements; the Plan Examiner; Case Studies; Developing a Plan Review System; and Hints and Techniques.

Plan Examination - Strategies - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points] Prerequisite: Basic Plan Examination or Plan Examination - Basic - 2006

A 37 hour advanced course dealing with examination procedures and skills related to Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. The participant is exposed to the following:

Difficulties with Plan Examination; Plan Examination Systems; Critical Thinking; Levels of Performance and Service; Municipal Liability and Risk management; Case Studies; and Hints and Techniques.

Wood Heat Safety - 2006 [ 4 days, 24 points] Prerequisite: See Course Description

While there are no prerequisite to attend, the subject matter of the Wood Heat Safety - 2006 course has been designed to dovetail with training in the design of self-contained mechanical ventilation systems serving only one dwelling unit. Such training as provided by the HVAC House - 2006 course or its predecessor or training provided by the HRAI SkillTech Academy and other agencies that are referenced at Article 6.2.1.1. of Division B and listed in Appendix A under "Explanatory Material for Division B" at Article A-1.3.1.2. along with each agency's contact information.

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course examination, it has been updated to provide the inspector with the knowledge to carry out the plans examination and inspection activities for a solid-fuel-burning system serving a house. In the past, this course has been accepted by insurance companies as fulfilling the requirements for training in the inspection of wood-burning heating systems.

Topics that are studied include The Legal Framework, Combustion Air and Protection Against Depressurization, Safe Venting, The Appliances, and The Installation of Appliances. The participants will also be introduced to the relationship between the provisions of the Building Code and those of referenced document CAN/CSA-B365-01, "Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment". A Guide to Residential Wood Heating published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Directory, "Heating and Ventilating Equipment & Flammable Liquid and Gases Equipment & Marine Equipment", 2009 edition will also be used to enhance your knowledge for the inspection of wood heat systems.

Building Officials & the Law [ 5 days, 30 points] Prerequisite: General Legal Who is this course for?

- To the extent that the material is relevant it is also of significance to new and veteran: - CBO, I/CBO-P, I/CBO-SS, DCBO - Inspectors who are Supervisors and Managers of Inspectors - RCA's - Persons authorized by RCA's - Those designers who want to enhance their knowledge of the legal processes under and around the BCA

Course Objectives - Introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety Act - responsibilities of employees and supervisors and their rights and extracts from selected regulations - Overview of the legal environment within which a Building Inspector operates - Review procedures to exercising lawful entry - Tips to achieve professional conduct and to enhance communications skills - Explanation of the nature of evidence - Preparation and use of notes and inspection reports - Generalities of the inspection process and informal and formal means to obtaining compliance with the BCA and the OBC - Procedures under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act - Identification of personal information and authority to collect and release same under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Preparing a court brief and getting ready to go to court - Court decorum and the Building Inspector as a witness

Exam will be on the final day of the course.

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Prerequisite: HVAC-House-2006

Overview Refresher Course: This new course has been developed to assist experienced practitioners review and become more familiar with the particular parts of the OBC dealing with building services. It also aims to help students prepare for the associated qualification examination. The course is based on the Building Services Syllabus-2006 published by the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Division A and Division B and particularly Parts 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11 and 12 of the Building Code along with applicable Supplementary Standards . The course covers: - The OBC and Building Services - Definitions and Scope - Energy Efficiency - Services in Combustible and Noncombustible Construction - Openings and Fire Dampers - Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire-Rated Assemblies - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems - Provisions for Fire Fighting - Additional (Fire Fighting) Requirements for High Buildings - Lighting and Emergency Power - Mezzanines and Openings Through Floor Assemblies - Standpipe Systems - Safety and Accessibility Within Floor Areas - Portable Classrooms and Self-Service Storage Buildings - Public Pools and Spas - Rapid Transit and Air Supported Structures - Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning - Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning for Housing and Small Buildings - Compliance Alternatives .

***Please note this course has a supplementary final examination fee of $80.00 (payable to the Minister of Finance) You must fill out the Ministry examination application form available at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca , click on Qualification & Registration, 21 days prior to the examination date. It is mandatory that you acquire the course material prior to the course start date, cut off time to register for this course is minimum 3 weeks, manuals will not be sent without course payment, no exceptions. There will be no refund or credit, once the course manual has been sent. If student enrollment is less than 15 prior to 3 weeks of the course start date, the course may be cancelled.

Buildi n g Structural - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points] Prerequisite: None

Overview Refresher Course: The Building Structural-2006 Course has been revised and reflects both Part 4 and Part 9 provisions of the 2006 Building Code, O. Reg. 350/06 as amended to April 2, 2007. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS The Building Structural-2006 course has been designed to be completed in five days (37.5 hours). The purpose of the course is to prepare Building Code Practitioners that intend to challenge the Building Structural-2006 examination associated with the Category of Qualification described in Row 9 of Table 3.5.2.1. of



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Division C of the Code. There have been major changes to the 2006 Building Code, and this course provides essential information for the designer, plans reviewer and inspector. Commonly miss-interpreted issues are dealt with. The 20 Modules that form part of the course include the following topics; - Structural Design - General Requirements - Part 4 - Dead and live loads, Snow and rain loads, Wind loads - Earthquake loads, Special structures and their loads - Foundations designed to Part 4 - General requirements - Part 9 - Footings - Part 9 - Foundation walls - Part 9 - Roof and ceiling framing - Part 9 - Floors - Part 9 - Walls - Part 9 - Above grade masonry - Part 9 - Special structural components - Part 9 - Special building types - Part 9 - Farm buildings - Renovation - Part 11 ***Please note this course has a supplementary final examination fee of $80.00 (payable to the Minister of Finance) You must fill out the Ministry examination application form available at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca , click on Qualification & Registration, 21 days prior to the examination date. It is mandatory that you acquire the course material prior to the course start date, cut off time to register for this course is minimum 3 weeks, manuals will not be sent without course payment, no exceptions. There will be no refund or credit, once the course manual has been sent. If student enrollment is less than 15 prior to 3 weeks of the course start date, the course may be cancelled.

Complex Buildings - 2006 [ 3 days, 18 points 1 Prerequisite: Large Buildings - 2006

This overview course has been developed to assist experienced practitioners review the particular portions of the Building Code dealing with the special requirements associated with Complex Buildings (e.g., post-disaster buildings, certain Health Care Facilities, High Buildings, Interconnected Floor Spaces, building with large occupant loads, etc) as specifically indicated in Sentence 3.5.2.1.(1) of Division C. It is largely based on the relevant portions of Division A - Parts 1, 2 and 3; Division B - Part 3, and those points of interest as found in Division B - Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12. Additionally, parts of Supplementary Standards SB-1, SB-2, SB-4, SB-8 and SB-10 are reviewed. Some areas covered by this course include: - General Fire Protection - Fire-Resistance Ratings and Fire Performance Ratings (SB-2) - Building Fire Safety - Provisions for Fire Fighting - Alternative Measures - Environmental Separation, Anchorage for Fixed Ladders (SB-8) - Additional Requirements for High Buildings - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings (SB-4) - Safety within Floor Areas & Barrier-Free Access



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- Fire Alarms, Lighting and Emergency Power Systems - Interconnected Floor Spaces - Structural Design, HVAC, Plumbing, Resource Conservation (SB-1 & SB-10) - Sample Examination Questions - Additional Study Materials Note: The course material is revised to include the changes to reflect residential fire sprinkler and all related changes of the Code and Supplementary Standard SB-4 which came into force on April 1, 2010 (Ontario Regulation 205/08).

General Legal/Process for Inspectors/Designers, CBO/RCA - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points 1 Prerequisite: None

Overview Refresher Course: The contents of the "Transition Training for the Objective-Based 2006 Building Code" Course have been abridged and incorporated into this updated course.

The General Legal/Process Course has been designed to be 4 days (30 hours) in length to prepare those Building Code Act Practitioners who intend to challenge either the General Legal/Process - 2007 or the Designer Legal/Process - 2007 examination. The said General Legal/Process Course has a 5th day add-on for those Building Code Act Practitioners that intend to challenge either The Powers and Duties of CBO - 2007 or the Powers and Duties of RCA - 2007 examination.

During the first four days, in addition to explaining the structure of Ontario's 2006 Objective-Based Code, the linking of Act requirements with the provisions of the Code and the identification of the Principal Authority, the General Legal/Process Course addresses the following topics:

- Understanding Roles and the Legal Framework of the Act - Qualifications and Registration under the Act and the Code - Permit Applications and the Issuance Process - Exercising Lawful Entry - Inspection and Compliance Processes - The Occupancy Process - Co-operation, Conflict and Dispute Resolution under the Act - Offences, Liability and Immunity from Actions - Change of Use and Renovations, and - Complying with Division B.

The 5th day add-on deals with the powers and duties of chief building officials and registered code agencies ***Please note this course has a supplementary final examination fee of $80.00 (payable to the Minister of Finance) You must fill out the Ministry examination application form available at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca , click on Qualification & Registration, 21 days prior to the examination date. It is mandatory that you acquire the course material prior to the course start date, cut off time to register for this course is minimum 3 weeks, manuals will not be sent without course payment, no exceptions. There will be no refund or credit, once the course manual has been sent. If student enrollment is less than 15 prior to 3 weeks



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House - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points ]

Prerequisite: None

Overview Refresher Course: This course has been updated to assist practitioners review, and become more familiar with, the portions of the 2006 Building Code requirements dealing with houses. It is based on the House - 2006 Syllabus published by the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, particularly Division B - Part 9 of the Building Code along with Supplementary Standards SB-1, SB-2, SB-3, SB-7 and SB-9. Some of the areas covered are:

Basics of Structural Requirements, Design of Areas and Spaces Doors, Windows and Skylights Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards Means of Egress, Fire Protection, Sound Control Excavation Dampproofing, Waterproofing and Soil Gas Control Drainage, Footings and Foundations, Floors-on-Ground, Columns Crawl Spaces, Attic and Roof Spaces Above Grade Masonry, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Wood Frame Construction Sheet Steel Stud Wall Framing Heat Transfer, Air Leakage, Condensation Control and Part 12 Roofing, Cladding, Stucco, Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes Flooring , Plumbing, Electrical Facilities Garages and Carports, Cottages, Log Construction, Park Model Trailers

The course contains a pre-course self-administered quiz, exercises and answers which, when supplemented with the Ministry's sample examinations, should assist the student in preparing for the Qualification Examination.

This course also provides an overview and complements the material required for those who wish to complete the Small Buildings-2006 course and examination.

***Please note this course has a supplementary final examination fee of $80.00 (payable to the Minister of Finance) You must fill out the Ministry examination application form available at www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca , click on Qualification & Registration, 21 days prior to the examination date. It is mandatory that you acquire the course material prior to the course start date, cut off time to register for this course is minimum 3 weeks, manuals will not be sent without course payment, no exceptions. There will be no refund or credit, once the course manual has been sent. If student enrollment is less than 15 prior to 3 weeks of the course start date, the course may be cancelled.

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dealing specifically with Large Buildings as defined in Sentence 1.1.2.2.(1) of Division A. It is largely based on relevant portions of Division A - Parts 1, 2 and 3; Division B - Part 3, and those points of interest as found in Division B - Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12. Additionally, parts of Supplementary Standards SB-2, SB-3, and SB-8 are reviewed. Some areas covered by this course include: -Occupancy, Construction Types, Fire-Resistance and Occupant Loads - Building Fire Safety - Safety within Floor Areas - Exits - Vertical Transportation

Health Requirements - Barrier-Free Design - Portable Classrooms and Self-Service Storage Buildings - Public Pools and Spas - Rapid Transit Stations - Tents and Air-Supported Structures, Signs and Shelf/Rack Storage Systems - Change of Use and Renovations - Environmental Separation - Structural Design, HVAC, Plumbing - Resource Conservation - Sample Examination Questions - Additional Study Materials Note: The course material is revised to include the changes to reflect residential fire sprinkler and all related changes of the Code and Supplementary Standard SB-4 which came into force on April 1, 2010 (Ontario Regulation 205/08). This course also assists those who may wish to become more familiar with aspects of Large Buildings prior to undertaking study of Complex Buildings.

On-Site Sewage Systems - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points]

Prerequisite: None Overview Refresher Course: This 5 day (35 hr) course deals with the requirements related to the onsite sewage systems regulated under the Building Code (systems with design capacity less than 10,000 Litres per day). The Code requirements related to these systems are found in Part 8 of the Code. The course addresses the following areas; - The Building Code, Permits, responsibilities and the concept of septic systems - Site conditions, Test Pits and T-Times - Characteristics of Systems and Design Flows - Class 1, 2 and 3 Sewage Systems - Class 4 Sewage Systems - Class 5 Sewage Systems - Construction of On-Site Sewage Systems - Occupational Health and Safety, and - Evaluation of Malfunctioning Systems, Remedial Work and Change-Of-Use Procedures.

Part 10/11 Renovations & Change of Use - 2006 [ 4 days, 24 points]

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building's use and occupancy is appropriate and the construction requirements due to a change-of-use in an existing building. This course covers the following areas: requirements for permits; applicability of parts 10 and 11; code terminology for evaluating renovation projects; building systems; occupant load; change in major occupancy; fire separations; basic renovations; example projects; site generated challenges; and change-of-use without construction. Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.

Part 12 (2012): SB-10 Energy Efficiency [2 days, 12 points] Prerequisite: None

This course examines the energy efficiency requirements and related compliance and enforcement issues as per Supplementary Standard SB-1 0, Energy Efficiency Supplement, July 1, 2011 Update, Divisions 1, 3, and 4 that apply to buildings for which a permit has been applied for after December 31, 2011. Division 2 (applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for before January 1, 2012) is not covered in this course. Participants in this course will be able to: 1. Identify the qualifications cited in Division C of the Ontario Building Code that apply to designers and energy modeling consultants under SB-10. 2. Understand the scope of SB-10 and how it mandates requirements for energy efficiency in the 2012 Ontario Building Code. 3. Address the general requirements under Division 1 of SB-10. 4. Explain the three (3) compliance paths that are available under Division 3, SB-10.

5. Navigate the critical requirements in the 1997 Model National Energy Code for Buildings, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. 6. Apply the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 as modified by SB-10 Chapter 2 to satisfy energy efficiency requirements without engaging energy modeling. 7. Apply the simplified energy efficiency requirements under Division 4, SB-1 0 for the construction of certain non-residential building within the scope of Part 9 of Division B of the Building Code for which a permit has been applied for after December 31, 2011. 8. Understand how to deal with equivalencies pertaining to energy efficiency ratings for products and equipment. 9. Use a simplified checklist for reviewing key inputs to, and outputs from, energy simulation models submitted with permit applications.

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January 1st 2012. The introduction of Supplementary Standard SB-12 in addition to the existing EnerGuide 80 (ERS80) compliance paths in the 2012 Ontario Building Code (OBC) will require extensive training for the industry to ensure seamless transition to the new rules. The new 2012 energy efficiency requirements are radically different from those in force in the past. The new requirements introduce new concepts, new compliance routes and computer modelling options. This workshop will update building officials on the published energy efficiency requirements in SB-12 of the OBC.

Participants will be able to: 1. Explain the transformation that housing is undergoing. 2. Identify scope of the 2012 energy efficiency changes to Ontario Building Code. 3. Identify key regulatory documents and support materials that detail the energy efficiency requirements of the Code. 4. Discuss key terms needed to understand the energy efficiency changes 5. Explain ENERGY STARA for New Homes, EnerGuide 80, blower door testing, HOT2000 and other key terms and concepts 6. Identify how the Part 12 energy efficiency requirements have been modified. 7. Discuss the ERS 80 Performance compliance path 8. Discuss the ENERGY STARA for New Homes compliance path 9. Describe the SB-12 compliance alternatives including the prescriptive path and the performance equivalence path. 10. List the performance compliance simulation software that can be used. 11. Describe the December 5, 2011 revisions to SB-12. 12. Discuss the recent Ministry guidance on designer and rater qualifications. 13. Identify pros and cons and cost impacts for the 2012 prescriptive options on a component by component basis focusing on zone 1 (or zone 2) natural gas. 14. Describe the new energy efficiency requirements for building additions. 15. Describe the important changes to the air barrier requirements in the Code in 2012. 16. Discuss and understand HOT2000 reports and air test reports.

Part 3 - Large Buildings - Classification & Construction-2006 [ 5 days, 30 points

Prerequisite: Any Part 9 Buildings Course

REVISED JULY 2008 - A 37-hour course which considers the elements of a structure which are important when dealing with larger buildings. This is considered an introduction to part 3 buildings and includes the following: building classification; separation of major occupancies; building area and height; streets; building size and construction; occupant load; fire separation/fire-resistance ratings; firewalls; closures - Ontario Building Code requirements; firestopping; provision for fire fighting; and mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces. Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged



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to take the course again.

Part 3 - Large Buildings - Health & Safety - 2006 f 5 days, 30 points ]

Prerequisite: a Part 9- Buildings course

This is a five day (37 hour) basic course which deals with the health and safety requirements of buildings within the scope of Division B, Part 3 of the Building Code. It includes the following topics:

Fire Separation of Occupancies; Spatial Separation & Exposure Protection; Exits; Lighting & Emergency Power; Flame Spread Rating & Interior Finishes; Service Spaces & Rooms; Egress & Exiting from Mezzanines; Interconnected Floor Space; Health Requirements; Fire Alarm & Detection Systems.

Part 9 - Buildings - Fire Protection - 2006 [ 4 days, 24 points ] Prerequisite: Part 9 House Course This is a four day (30 hour) more advanced course dealing with the design and verification of fire-resistance ratings; where the code requires fire separations because of building classification, separation of major occupancies, service spaces and exits including penetrations of fire separations. Addressed as well are the topics of means of egress, exit facilities and fire protection and suppression methods.

Note: This course and Part 9 Structural Requirements comprise the former Part 9 - Technical.

Part 9 - Buildings - Structural Requirements - 2006 f 4 days, 24 points]

Prerequisite: a Part 9: The House course

This is a four day (30 hour) advanced course dealing with the structural provisions of Part 9 of Division B of the Building Code. The course material describes the provisions, their applications and limitations but does not deal specifically with the design of structural elements.

Topics to be covered include: legal considerations, soil conditions, excavations, footings and foundations (including general principals of concrete mix design and cold and hot-weather placement); transfer of forces acting on a building; masonry construction, trusses as well as spatial separations and exposure protection as they apply to the structural elements of a building.

Note: A final exam mark falling between (0%-39%) is considered a fail and the student will have to re-take the course. A one-time re-write is offered if a passing mark falls between (40%-69%). A fee of $25.00 is payable to the OBOA prior to the exam being issued to the Proctor. Responding to the OBOA Provincial Office after 60 days from the date of notification of the re-write dissolves the option to a re-write an exam. The re-write can be proctored by, a course facilitator, a CBO, Municipal Clerk or at the OBOA Provincial Office. If you fail a second time, you will be obliged to take the course again.



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Prerequisite: None

This is a five day (37 hour) basic course dealing with the construction of houses as single detached dwellings under Part 9 of Division B of the Code.

The course provides participants with an introduction to the objective-based format of the 2006 Code. The course deals with the essentials of difficulties confronting building inspectors, reading of plans, including site plans, processing applications for building permits, construction terminology and use of checklists, construction of foundations, floors on ground and reinforced concrete slabs, roofs and ceilings, floors and walls including brick veneer.

Part 9 -The House - Health & Safety - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points ] Prerequisite: None This revised course is a five day (37 hour) basic course dealing with plan examination and inspection of health & safety aspects of the house. The material is based on the 2006 Building Code as amended and includes the following topics:

An Introduction to the Code; The House - General; Fire Safety & Protection; Chimneys; Fireplaces, Inserts & Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances; Stairs; Guards; Insulation; Health & Comfort Requirements; Party Walls; Final Interior and Exterior Inspections.

Plumbing All Buildings - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points] Prerequisite: Plumbing House - 2007 or Plumbing House -2003

Overview Refresher Course: The Plumbing - All Buildings - 2006 course has been updated to reflect the provisions of Ontario's Objective-Based Building Code (Code) Ontario Regulation 350/06 which came in force on December 31, 2006 and as amended to April 2, 2007. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: The Plumbing - All Buildings - 2006 course has been designed as a five day course to prepare those Building Code Practitioners that intend to challenge the Plumbing - All Buildings - 2006 examination associated with the Category of Qualification described in Row 6 of Table 3.5.2.1 of Division C of the Code. The course is geared towards an intermediate Part 7 Division B practitioner. The course elaborates the theory that is the basis for the provisions of the Code that regulate drainage, venting and water systems. The course is designed to help participants find Code requirements that apply to specific plumbing systems, identify deficiencies in plumbing design and installation, develop a plan of action to inspect plumbing installations and become familiar with plans of buildings and drawings of plumbing as addressed under the following Modules: Drainage Traps Venting Water Supply System Fittings and Fixtures Equipment Other Requirements including minimum plumbing fixture requirements for various occupancies, barrier-free provisions that apply to fixtures, fire protection



P. 37 requirements as they relate to piping in fire separations and fire rated assemblies and surface burning characteristics and plumbing for public pools and public spas Optional Module on Water Properties is included as an Appendix

Small Buildings - 2006 [ 5 days, 30 points]

Prerequisite: House - 2003/06

Overview Refresher Course: This revised course has been developed to assist experienced practitioners review and become more familiar with the particular portions of the 2006 Building Code dealing with Part 9 small buildings. It is based on Small Buildings Syllabus published by the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, particularly Parts 3, 9 and 12 of Division B of the Building Code along with Supplementary Standards SB-2, SB-3, and SB-7, Note: SB-9 is covered in the companion course entitled House - 2006. The Small Buildings course covers the following topics: Special Structures and the Basics of Structural Requirements Design of Areas and Spaces Doors, Windows and Skylights Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards Means of Egress Fire Protection Floor-on-Ground Wood Frame Construction Plumbing, Public Pools and Spas Electrical Facilities Resource Conservation The course also contains exercises and answers which, when supplemented with the Ministry's sample examinations, should assist the student in preparing for the actual qualification examination.

Exterior Insulating Sheathing [ 3-10 minutes, 1 point] Prerequisite: None This is a Web-based, three 10 minute lessons hosted on OBOA e-learning LMS (Learning Management System).

This web-based course utilizes the core material from the in-class sessions delivered to OBOA members. It extends the reach of the in-class course to building officials and municipalities not served by the current in-class offering. Exterior insulating sheathings increase the thermal resistance of above grade walls, they reduce the incidence of thermal bridging and can also act as both a weather barrier and as the primary air barrier within the wall assembly. From a building code perspective these sheathing materials require building officials to understand the code requirements and the underlying building science mechanisms related to: Protection from weather and the uncontrolled movement of air and water vapour, Wall bracing and sheathing thickness requirements, Protection from interstitial moisture, Rain shedding including flashing protection around windows and at the bottom of the wall. Building officials should understand the range of product types on the market and the new novel uses these products are beginning to enjoy.



http://biz.oboa ,on.ca/CrsDescriptions.htm 03/10/2012

ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

CERTIFIED BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL (CBCO)

This is Exhibit..,., .o aoo °referred to affidavitof...1

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Sworn before me, this/Q ....a..0 0

day • Applicants must be members in good standing ith ° ntarib

Building Officials association. °°°°°°° °°°° ° ° ° °°°°°''° a ors GAPPDmTs

Applications must be completed in full and in duplicate in order to be accepted. Copies of pertinent certificates must be received in duplicate,

• The Certification Review Committee shall consider all applications objectively and will advise the applicant of their decision within (12) weeks of application. Any applicant denied Certification has a right of appeal to the Board of Directors of the Association whose decision shall be final.

• Applicants must qualify under one of the eight categories listed.

• Applications must include the applicable non-refundable fee as noted in Schedule A and shall be payable to the Ontario Building Officials Association.

• The personal information contained in this application shall be used only for the determination of Certification qualification.

• Applicants must include a letter from your municipality confirming your employment and experience. (See sample letter)

All applications to be sent to:

Ontario Building Officials Association 200 Marycroft Ave Unit #8 Woodbridge, ON L4L 5X4

HST# 127779098RT

Ontario Building Officials Association Inc By- Laws

(Forming Part of Subsection 1.9.2)

SCHEDULE "A"

Ontario Building Officials Association Certification Program Procedure

DEFINITIONS

Government Members: shall be a municipal or provincial employee who develops, administers, applies, interprets and/or enforces building code related statutes.

The following positions may be examples of Government Members:

■ Plan Examiner • Building Inspector ■ Building Clerk • Permit Coordinator ■ Building Department Administer • Customer Service Representative • Permit Information Officer • Zoning Inspectors/Examiner • Bylaw Enforcement enforcing building and zoning regulations

Positions not listed above will be considered provided an official job description is provided to the Certification Committee

Experience: with regards to obtaining CBCO designation shall mean the period of time that a Member of the OBOA is employed in an occupation closely related to the Development, Administration, and/or Enforcement of the regulations pertaining to buildings as a Government Member.

NOTE: Applicants should submit a copy of their job description to the Certification Committee for review if there is some doubt that the applicant does not fit into the definition of Government Member and/or experience contained in the OBOA By- law.

CERTIFIED BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL (CBCO)

Categories of Qualifications

1. MEMBERS WHO WERE CERTIFIED AS "ACBO" (LEVEL II) CAN APPLY FOR A CURRENT CBCO CERTIFICATE

a) $40.00 + HSTnon-refundable fee b) Complete application

2. GOVERNMENT MEMBERS THAT ARE CERTIFIED AS "BCQ" THAT WISH TO UPGRADE TO "CBCO"

a) $90.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Complete application

,c) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administrator, Chief Building Official, or Human Resources/Personnel Manager) as verification of employment (3 fulltime years equivalent) and related experience unless BCQ designation has been obtained under Part 6, otherwise 5 years experience is required

d) Copy of current BCQ certificate

3. LEVEL 1- CERTIFIED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1989 a) $90.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Complete application c) Submit letter from employer (Cleric-Administer, Chief Building Official,

or Human Resources/Personnel Manager) as verification of employment (fulltime equivalent) and related experience

4. LEVEL 1- CERTIFIED AFTER OCTOBER 1989 a) $90.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Complete application c) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administer, Chief Building Official, or

Human Resources/Personnel Manager) as verification of employment (fulltime equivalent) and related experience

d) Minimum 5 years experience e) Must have the following:

■ Legal Processes & Responsibilities OR • Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority, and exercising Inspector

Authority OR • Implementation of the Building Code Act OR • General Legal 2003 or 2006 exam OR • CBO Legal 2003 or 2006 exam

ARCHITECT OR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (in related field) Minimum 3 years experience, and:

a) $150.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Completed application c) Submit a copy of pertinent certificate d) Must be a member in good standing with respective organization

(OAA or PEO only) and must submit copy of current membership card (indicating respective discipline where applicable)

e) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administer, Chief Building Official, or Human Resources/Personnel Manager) as verification of employment (fulltime equivalent) and related experience

f) Must have the following: ■ Legal Processes & Responsibilities OR • Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority and ■ Exercising Inspector Authority OR

Implementation of the Building Code Act OR

General Legal 2003 or 2006 exam OR

CBO Legal 2003 or 2006 exam

AND

OR Part 3 General

Part 3 Technical OR • Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction and ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety OR (any 2 of the following) • Part 3 Fire Protection ■ Part 3 Life Safety Systems ■ Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies OR • Complex Buildings 2003 or 2006 exam AND (1 of the following) ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety ■ Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems • Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies

AND Part 9 The House

OR ■ Part 9 Technical OR (any 2 of the following) • Part 9 Building Envelope ■ Part 9 Health & Safety • Part 9 Structural Requirements ■ Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection

6. CERTIFIED ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS OR TECHNICIANS (in field related to building industry)

Minimum 3 years experience, and: a) $150.00 + HST non-refundable b) Completed application c) Submit copy of MAATO, A SeT, or CET Certificate d) Must be a member in good standing with respective organization

(AATO or OACETT only) and must submit copy of current membership card (indicating respective discipline where applic.)

e) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administer, Chief Building Official, or Human Resources/Personnel Manager) as verification of employment (fulltime equivalent) and related experience.

f) Must have the following: • Legal Processes & Responsibilities OR ■ Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority and ■ Exercising Inspector Authority OR ■ Implementation of the Building Code Act OR ■ General Legal 2003 or 2006 exam OR ■ CBO Legal 2003 or 2006 exam

AND • Part 3 General OR ■ Part 3 Technical OR ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Classifications & Construction and • Part 3 Large Buildings- Health and Safety OR (any 2 of the following) • Part 3 Fire Protection ■ Part 3 Life Safety Systems • Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies OR • Complex Buildings 2003 or 2006 exam AND (1 of the following) • Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety • Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems ■ Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies

AND Part 9 The House OR • Part 9 Technical OR (any 2 of the following) • Part 9 Building Envelope • Part 9 Health and Safety • Part 9 Structural Requirements and • Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection

7. APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETED POST SECONDARY EDUCATION CLOSELY RELATED TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY (includes C of Q)

Minimum of 3 years experience, and a) $150.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Completed application c) Submit a copy of pertinent diploma, certificates, or current C of Q d) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administer, Chief Building Official, or


e) Must have the following: ■ Legal Processes & Responsibilities OR • Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority and • Exercising Inspector Authority OR • Implementation of the Building Code Act OR • General Legal 2003 or 2006 exam OR • CBO Legal 2003 or 2006 exam

AND • Part 3 General OR • Part 3 Technical OR • Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction and ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety OR (any 2 of the following) ■ Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems • Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies OR • Complex Buildings 2003 or 2006 exam AND (1 of the following) • Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction • Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety • Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems • Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies

AND • Part 9 The House OR • Part 9 Technical OR (any 2 of the following) • Part 9 Building Envelope • Part 9 Health & Safety • Part 9 Structural Requirements ■ Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection

One additional full credit of the applicants choice

8. APPLICANTS WITH NO POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Minimum 5 years experience, and

a) $150.00 + HST non-refundable fee b) Completed application c) Submit letter from employer (Clerk-Administer, Chief Building Official, or


d) Must have the following: • Legal Processes & Responsibilities OR • Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority and ■ Exercising Inspector Authority OR • Implementation of the Building Code Act OR ■ General Legal 2003 or 2006 exam OR ■ CBO Legal 2003 or 2006 exam

AND • Part 3 General OR • Part 3 Technical OR ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction and • Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety OR (any 2 of the following) ■ Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems • Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies OR • Complex Buildings 2003 or 2006 exam AND (I of the following) • Part 3 Large Buildings- Classification & Construction ■ Part 3 Large Buildings- Health & Safety • Part 3 Fire Protection • Part 3 Life Safety Systems ■ Part 3 Fire Rated Materials and Assemblies AND

■ Part 9 The House OR • Part 9 Technical OR (any 2 of the following) ■ Part 9 Building Envelope • Part 9 Health & Safety • Part 9 Structural Requirements • Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection

AND

• Three additional full credits of the applicants choice

ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL (CBCO)

Application for Certification

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME:

HOME ADDRESS:

PREFERRED NAME ON CERTIFICATE:

PHONE: FAX:

MEMBER SINCE: MEMBER ID#:

CURRENT EMPLOYER:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

PHONE: FAX:

POSITION HELD:

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

NAME OF PERSON YOU REPORT TO:

I, HEREBY SUBMIT MY APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AND ATTEST THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE DESIGNATION BUILDING CODE QUALIFIED THAT I MUST REMAIN A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING IN THE ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION.

Signature Date

Choose one of the following categories:

❑ Upgrade from Level II to CBCO ❑ Upgrade from BCQ to CBCO ❑ Upgrade from Level I to CBCO prior to October 1989 ❑ Upgrade from Level I to CBCO after October 1989 ❑ Architect or Professional Engineer ❑ Architectural or Engineering Technologist/Technician ❑ Post Secondary Education/C of Q ❑ No Post Secondary Education

Select the completed course/exam requirements for the above selected category

OBOA CREDIT COURSES FOR CERTIFICATION CREDIT TITLE COMPLETED

Section 1.0 Legal I Legal Processes & Responsibilities ❑

1/2 Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority ❑

1/2 Exercising Inspector Authority ❑

I Implementation of the Building Code Act ❑

1/2 Administration of the Building Code Act ❑

1/2 General Legal-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 CBO Legal-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

Section 2.0 Part 9

1 Part 9 The Ontario Building Code ❑

LI 1 Part 9 The House ❑

1 Part 9 Technical ❑

1/2 Part 9 Building Envelope ❑

1/2 Part 9 Health & Safety ❑

1/2 Part 9 Structural ❑

1/2 Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection

Section 3.0 Part 3 ❑

1 Part 3 The Ontario Building Code ❑

1 Part 3 General ❑

1 Part 3 Technical ❑

1/2 Part 3 Large Buildings — Classification & Const ❑

1/2 Part 3 Large Buildings — Health & Safety ❑

1/2 Part 3 Fire Protection ❑

1/2 Part 3 Life Safety Systems ❑

1/2 Part 3 Fire Rated Materials & Assemblies ❑

1/2 Complex Buildings-2003 of 2006 exam

Section 4.0 Additional required Credits 1 Part 9 The Ontario Building Code 1 Part 9 The House 1 Part 9 Technical 1/2 Part 9 Building Envelope 1/2 Part 9 Health & Safety 1/2 Part 9 Structural 1/2 Part 9 HVAC and Fire Protection I Part 3 The Ontario Building Code I Part 3 General 1 Part 3 Technical 1/2 Part 3 Large Buildings — Classification & Const. 1/2 Part 3 Large Buildings — Health & Safety 1/2 Part 3 Fire Protection 1/2 Part 3 Life Safety Systems 1/2 Part 3 Fire Rated Materials & Assemblies 1 Legal Processes & Responsibilities 1/2 Acts, Regulations & Inspector Authority 1/2 Exercising Inspector Authority 1 Implementation of the Building Code Act 1/2 Administration of the Building Code Act 1 Introduction to Plumbing Inspection 1/2 Water Supply & Waste Disposal 1/2 Building Plumbing Inspection 1/2 Intermediate Plumbing Inspection 1/2 On-Site Septic Systems 1 The Inspector & the House 1/2 Building Official Communication Skills 1/2 Building Official Work Skills 1/2 Exits and Egress 1/2 Basic Plan Examination 1/2 Plan Examination Strategies 1/2 Wood Energy or WETT Code Compliance 1/2 Introduction to Building Science 1/2 Building Science Applications 1/2 OBC & The Better Built House (OBOA) 1/4 Residential Mechanical Ventilation 1/2 Part 10/ 11 Change of Use/Renovation

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

1/2 ASHRAE 90.1 ❑

1/4 Zoning Administration (OBOA) ❑

1/4 Part 9 Footing Design ❑

1/2 Communication Skills ❑

1/2 Work Skills ❑

1/4 Introduction to Property Standards Enforcement ❑

1/2 Community Planning and Zoning Admin.(OBOA) ❑

1/4 Soils Mechanics ❑

1/2 Wood Heat Safety ❑

1/4 Insulated Concrete Forms ❑

1/2 Building Services-2003 or 2006 exam. ❑

1/2 Building Structural-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 HVAC House-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Fire Protection-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Plumbing-House-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Plumbing-All Buildings-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Large Buildings-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 General Legal-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Complex Buildings-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 House-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Small Buildings-2003 or 2006 exam ❑

1/2 Part 12 : SB12 Assessing Housing ❑

Note: Only one exam in each discipline can be used for additional credits

PLEASE ATTACH COPIES OF ALL PERTINENT COURSE CERTIFICATES

An additional verification fee of $100.00 per certificate may be applicable for Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing certificates that were completed with organizations that did not contract with the Ontario Building Officials Association.

Sample Employment Verification Letter (to be on Municipal Letterhead)

Date

Municipality Department Address

City, Province Postal Code

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This letter is to confirm that <name of employee> has been employed with the <municipality) for <years> (full time equivalent in calendar years) since <date>.

He/She has been employed as <position and duties performed> with the <department>.

Signature Printed Name Title (must be Clerk-Administrator, Chief Building Official or Human Resources/Personnel Manager)

2012 Annual Meeting and Training Sessions

DELEGATES PROGRAM —TECHNICAL SESSIONS (Tentative#33)

~ "Worth Every Nickel"

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Sunday September 9th, 2012 Golf Tournament @ Timberwolf - starts @ 9:30am-Buses leave 8am & 9am from Holiday Inn

Sunday night Icebreaker & Exhibitor Show 7pm-9pm @ Georgian DE & Solarium

(REGISTRATION DESK-Lower Floor)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

September 10th, 2012 September 11`h, 2012 September 12", 2012

6:45a.m-8:00am Continential Breakfast Continential Breakfast Continential Breakfast

Exhibitor Area - Georgian DE & Solarium Exhibitor Area - Georgian DE & Solarium Solarium

Confirming Building Classification during Occupancy A.16 Susan Clark, P.Eng. MBA, Office of the Fire Marshall

Georgian A

Bed knobs, Benchmarks and Broomsticks a brief

Opening Ceremonies ®.

Annual General Meeting

B.17

overview of performance measures in Ontario

M/C VP Arlene Gregoire

President Leo Cusumano President Leo Cusumano (~ o~ Georgian B 8:30 a.m. Host Committee Chair Georgian ABC °r Q

Guido Mazza, P.Eng.

Georgian ABC CA , oePeyyV~ a°`a

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Innovative Compliance Paths To SB -12 Using Building

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Science and Spray Foam

Paul Duffy, M.A.Sc., P.Eng, -Vice President of °

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ACBOA Meeting ACBOA Meeting ACBOA Meeting

9:00 a.m. Location Meeting Room 251 Location Meeting Room 251 ° ° Location Meeting Room 251

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Break and Trade Show Break and Trade Show Break 10:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Area - Georgian DE & Solarium Exhibitor Area -Georgian DE & Solarium Solarium

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NFPA 13D Residential Fire Sprinklers Recongnizing Risk and Reducing Liability for

A.7 Sean Tracey, P.Eng.

A' 19

Municipal Building Departments

Georgian A Alison Orr, P.Eng. Orr Brown

Georgian A

MMAH Legal Corner

Provincial Updates Firewalls and Fire Separations-Gypsum Leo Longo, John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis

10:30 a.m. Brenda Lewis, Director, MMAH B.8 Bob Mercer,CGI B.20

Stephen Lockwood, MMAH . James Douglas, Manager, MMAH Georgian B Georgian B

• Chris Thompson, Manager, MMAH

Georgian ABC

EIFS code compliance - year 2012, beyond the

Plumbing-2: Basement and Lower Level Inspections extinction of stucco, E.I.F.S Council of Canada E.I.F.S.

Rainier Blundel Council of Canada

C.9 Danny Hui, MMAH C.21 Kevin Day

Georgian C Georgian C

City of Sudbury Lunch Exhibitors & Past President's Lunch Breast Cancer Draw (Companion Lunch) 12.00 p.m.

Tent Tent Georgian DE

Solar Panel Installations Dealing with Difficult Soil Conditions

Water recycling issues: a school case study

A 1 Mark Boyd, P.Eng A,10 Karlis Jansons, P.Eng. A.22

Tom Tamblyn

Georgian A Georgian A

Georgian A

1:30 p.m. TOURS TBD

Legal Corner

Indoor Air Quality Leo Longo, John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis

B.2 Speaker: Gord Cooke, P.Eng B.23 Stephen Lockwood, MMAH

Georgian B Low-Rise Combustible Construction Georgian B

B.11 Mr. Randal Brown, P.Eng., PE, BDS, FSFPE

Mr. Mark Harrop, P.Eng, BDS

Georgian B

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Plumbing -1: The New Water Pipe Sizing SB-10 Interpretation An Update on Farm Building Codes and

Rainer Blundel Ontario Association of Architects Design/Construction of Long Span Trusses

C.3 Danny Hui. MMAH

C.12 Stephen Kemp C.24 Will Teron, P. Eng.

Georgian C Georgian C Tacoma

Georgian C

1:30 p.m. Chapter Chairs Meeting

Tent

3:00 p.m. Break and Trade Show Break

Exhibitor Area - Georgian DE & Solarium Solarium

Geothermal Nutrient Management Review and Update for Chief Building

A.4 Matthew Irvine, P.Eng. A.13 Officials

Georgian A Richard Brunke

Georgian A

MMAH

Provincial Updates

Mid Rise Construction - Ministry of Labour and Emergency Management

3:30 p.m. CWC Steven Street Technology assessments, selections & demos - the Ontario Ontario

B.5 Georgian B

5.14 LEEP pilot A.25 • Brenda Lewis, Director, MMAH James Glouchkow • James Douglas, Manager, MMAH Georgian B • Chris Thompson, Manager, MMAH

Georgian ABC Court Prceedings

Ted Allen Plumbing-3: Residential and Commercial Wet Venting

Georgian C Rainier Blundel

C.6 C.15 Danny Hui, MMAH

Georgian C

Theme Night

5:00 p.m. Transportation from Holiday Inn

5:00pm to 6:30pm

New Planning Act-Secondary Suites/Building & Fire Code Enforcement

5:30 p.m. — James Douglas, MMAH Solarium

6:15 p.m. Edouard Landry, Sudbury MMAH Entertainment

Georgian 8.15

Theme Night Dinner

OFFSITE President's Dinner

6:15 p.m. Caruso Club

Georgian DE + Solarium

385 Haig St

(705)675-1357

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