RSM Building Consultants

A workshop discussing non-combustible construction in Part 3 buildings, with a focus on permitted combustible components in non-combustible buildings, as described in 3.1.5.

A workshop discussing detailed framing topics with an emphasis on how framing concepts relate to specific Code articles. The intent is to help the building inspector or plans examiner understand complex framing concepts and to understand when they are reviewing framing within the confines of the OBC Part 9, or when need to obtain professional design.

A workshop with a focus on spatial separation for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. The intent is to provide the plans examiner or building inspector with a thorough understanding of the process for calculating spatial separation requirements, unprotected openings and building construction requirements.

This workshop is intended for the plans examiner or building department looking to provide electronic plans review for their ePermitting process. The participant will gain the necessary knowledge to carry out electronic plans review of drawings utilizing Bluebeam PDF software.

This one-day advanced workshop focuses on the technical requirements for fire separations, fire stopping and fire blocking in houses and small buildings. Through detailed discussions, illustrations and exercises the student will walk away with a more confident understanding of the concepts.

This workshop is directed towards plans examiners and building inspectors to further their understanding in the methods of compliance for constructing a secondary unit in existing homes, both over 5 years old and less than 5 years old.

A workshop discussing non-combustible construction in Part 3 buildings, with a focus on permitted combustible components in non-combustible buildings, as described in 3.1.5.

This workshop is intended for the plans examiner or building department looking to provide electronic plans review for their ePermitting process. The participant will gain the necessary knowledge to carry out electronic plans review of drawings utilizing Bluebeam PDF software.

The process for issuing Unsafe orders, Emergency orders and warrants can be difficult based on the different scenarios presented to the Chief Building Official. This workshop will provide open discussion and experiences from past scenarios to give a better understanding of each order and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each. This workshop is directed towards Chief Building Officials and practitioners enforcing the legal requirements of the Building Code Act.

A workshop discussing detailed framing topics with an emphasis on how framing concepts relate to specific Code articles. The intent is to help the building inspector or plans examiner understand complex framing concepts and to understand when they are reviewing framing within the confines of the OBC Part 9, or when need to obtain professional design.

This workshop is directed towards plans examiners and building inspectors to further their understanding in the methods of compliance for constructing a secondary unit in existing homes, both over 5 years old and less than 5 years old.

A workshop with a focus on spatial separation for both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. The intent is to provide the plans examiner or building inspector with a thorough understanding of the process for calculating spatial separation requirements, unprotected openings and building construction requirements.