One Hour Seminars (Tech Sessions, Lunch and Learns)

Hold Open Devices and Electromagnetic Locking Devices

This short seminar addresses the requirements of Building Code Articles 3.1.8.12. (hold open devices), 3.4.6.15. (door release hardware) and 3.4.6.16.(Security for banks and mercantile floor areas). Participants will learn to apply the requirements of the code applicable to the installation of magnetic hold open devices on doors within fire separations and electromagnetic locking devices in various occupancies and situations.

This seminar is 1 contact hour in duration is currently under evaluation for 1 Learning Unit credit with the Alberta Association of Architects.

Egress from Dwelling Units

This seminar is 1 contact hour in duration is currently under evaluation for 1 Learning Unit credit with the Alberta Association of Architects.

Public Corridors

This short seminar identifies the Building Code requirements applicable to public corridors, their design characteristics, construction and limitations. Corridors used by the public and travel distance extensions are also addressed.

This seminar is 1 contact hour in duration and is currently under evaluation for 1 Learning Unit credit with the Alberta Association of Architects.

Barrier-Free Accessibility Requirements

This lunch and learn seminar will give participants a clear knowledge of the application of barrier-free accessibility requirements. Topics to be discussed include design standards for ramps, corridors, and washrooms, to name a few, as well as the application of barrier-free residential suites. The seminar also includes an interactive discussion as to when good practice design comes into play. Participants will gain a better understanding as to how to apply the barrier-free OBC requirements.

When to Hire a Code Consultant & Basics for Interior Designers

This lunch and learn seminar will leave participants with a clear picture of Ontario Building Code requirements that interior designers deal with on a day-to-day basis.  This includes topics such as travel distance, means of egress and barrier-free accessibility, focusing particularly on commercial, retail and assembly occupancies.  The seminar will conclude with some pointers on when to call for the help of a code consultant, and areas in which we can assist to produce a code-compliant design.

Code Basics for Hospitality and Retail Design

This lunch and learn seminar will leave participants with an in-depth knowledge of interior design requirements that pertain to hospitality and retail design. Topics discussed in this presentation include:

• Key Code Definitions,
• People Movement,
• Compartmentation,
• Washrooms,
• Fire hose cabinets, and
• Interior Finishes and Flame-Spread Ratings.

Participants will have a better grasp on how to apply Code requirements specifically for hospitality occupancies, including hotels and restaurants, as well as retail occupancies.