Explore our curated selection of online courses designed toenhance your expertise in fire safety.
Session 1 | Construction Requirements and Cladding
Stay ahead of Ontario’s 2024 Building Code updates with this in-depth session focused on construction and cladding changes impacting architects, engineers, and design professionals. Explore key updates including the harmonization of the Ontario and National Building Codes, the reorganization of OBC 3.2.2, new construction articles, encapsulated mass timber, and evolving requirements for exterior cladding and combustible windows.
Whether you are an architect, engineer, building official, or fire protection specialist, this session provides valuable insights into new design opportunities, compliance strategies, and construction best practices under the updated code.
Session 2 | Interconnected Floor Spaces and Floor Openings
Explore the evolving design requirements for vertical openings and interconnected floor spaces under the 2024 Ontario Building Code. This session examines how the latest updates impact common design features in schools, offices, and assembly spaces, including convenience stairs, ventilation requirements, occupant loads, and the protection of elevators and exit stairs.
Gain practical insights into navigating the new limitations, safety considerations, and design flexibility introduced in the updated Code. Ideal for architects, engineers, building officials, and fire protection professionals seeking to stay compliant and informed in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Fire Damper Strategies for Architects: Reducing Costs and Simplifying Design Presented by Vortex Fire Consulting & BPA
Fire and smoke dampers can significantly influence both architectural design and construction budgets. This session explores how architects, engineers, and contractors can simplify design coordination, minimize unnecessary costs, and ensure compliance with the 2024 Ontario Building Code. Learn where dampers are required, and where they are not, while uncovering strategies to improve project efficiency and collaboration across disciplines.
Presented by Vortex Fire Consulting in collaboration with BPA, this session covers critical code clarifications, best practices for arch-mech coordination, and real-world examples illustrating both effective and inefficient damper strategies. Perfect for design professionals seeking to balance compliance, cost-effectiveness, and creative flexibility.
Mezzanines Under the 2024 Ontario Building Code Presented by Vortex Fire Consulting
The 2024 Ontario Building Code introduces important updates to mezzanine definitions and applications, bringing Ontario closer in line with the National Building Code of Canada. These changes impact how mezzanines are interpreted, designed, and reviewed — making it essential for architects, engineers, and designers to stay informed.
