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4 Policies and Procedures Examination Program for Registered Code Agencies (under the Building Code Act, 1992 and Ontario Building Code) March 2005 Building and Development Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

5 Policies and Procedures Examination Program for Registered Code Agencies Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION SCOPE ROLE OF THE EXAMINATION PROGRAM... 2 Table 1: Types of Practitioners and the Relationship between... 3 Qualification Requirements and the Examination Program DATE OF EFFECT UPDATING OF QUALIFICATIONS EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES... 4 Table 2: Technical Examinations for Registered Code Agencies REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES ADVANCED STANDING... 6 Table 3: Technical Examinations and Advanced Standing Alternatives CONFIRMATION OF ADVANCED STANDING APPLICATION TO WRITE EXAMINATIONS APPENDIX 1: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Part 9: The House - Building Envelope Part 9: The House - Health & Safety Part 9 Buildings - Structural Requirements Part 9 Buildings - HVAC & Fire Protection Part 3: Large Buildings - Classification & Construction Part 3: Large Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements Water Supply & Waste Disposal Building Plumbing Inspection Intermediate Plumbing Questions related to this document or for further information, contact Registration Coordinator Building and Development Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 2 nd Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Tel: (416) Fax: (416) Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 1 of 13

6 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1. Scope This document outlines the examination program for Registered Code Agencies (RCAs), administered and authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as referenced in Section of the Ontario Building Code (OBC). Policies and Procedures for building practitioner examinations for chief building officials and inspectors, on-site sewage system installers, and designers can be found on the Building Code website at The Policies and Procedures are subject to revision. Users should check the Building Code website at for the current edition of these Policies and Procedures and referenced documents Role of the Examination Program Sections and of the Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA), as amended by the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 (Bill 124) require certain building practitioners to have the qualifications set out in the OB These qualifications are set out in OBC Sections through 2.19., which were added to the OBC through Ontario Regulation 305/03 and amended through Ontario Regulations 145/05 and 146/05. The qualifications for RCAs are described in Section 2.19.of the amended OB The qualifications which RCAs must have, include: (1) Successful completion of an examination program administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and (2) Registering with the Director of the Building and Development Branch. Any individual is entitled to apply for and take examinations in accordance with these Policies and Procedures. Table 1 outlines the role of the Examination Program with respect to the qualification of RCAs. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 2 of 13

7 Table 1: Types of Practitioners and the Relationship between Qualification Requirements and the Examination Program Type of practitioner Relationship between Qualification Requirements and the Examination Program Registered Code To be qualified, RCAs must be registered with the Director. Agencies Registration requires the filing of information on certain individuals who have successfully completed the Examination Program see OBC Clauses (1)(a), (b) and (c). These individuals include: 1. the registrant, or if the registrant is a corporation or partnership, a director, officer, partner or employee of the registered person; and 2. all persons who carry out plans review and inspection functions on behalf of the RC 1.3. Date of effect RCAs are not required to have the qualifications required by Section 2.19 of the OBC until July 1, Updating of Qualifications When an examination that is part of this examination program is replaced with a new examination, individuals may be required to update their qualifications through successfully completing new examinations set by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Such examinations may be required, for example, following major changes to the technical or administrative requirements of the OB The OBC establishes mechanisms for notifying qualified building practitioners of new examination requirements (e.g., Subsection of the OBC references the updating of qualifications for RCAs). Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 3 of 13

8 2.0 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED CODE AGENCIES This subsection outlines the examination program administered and authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the purposes of Section of the OB The examination program for RCAs requires the successful completion of a legal/process examination. A legal/process examination that an RCA must successfully complete corresponds to the duties that the RCA performs. These are outlined in this section of the document. In addition to a legal/process examination, the examination program requires that some RCAs, depending on their duties, successfully complete a technical examination that corresponds to their category of qualification. Table 2 lists the technical examinations that correspond with each category of qualification. An overall grade of at least 70% must be obtained in each examination in order to be considered to have successfully completed an examination. As noted in Section 1.2 of this document, RCAs, in addition to successfully completing the examination program, must also register with the Director. Table 2: Technical Examinations for Registered Code Agencies Categories of Qualifications Technical Examinations House* House 2003 or Small Buildings 2003 Small Buildings* Small Buildings 2003 Large Buildings* Large Buildings 2003 or Complex Buildings 2003 Complex Buildings* Complex Buildings 2003 Plumbing House* Plumbing House 2003 or Plumbing All Buildings 2003 Plumbing All Buildings* Plumbing All Buildings 2003 HVAC House* HVAC House 2003 or Building Services 2003 Building Services* Building Services 2003 Building Structural* Building Structural 2003 On-site Sewage Systems* On-site Sewage Inspector 1997 *As set out in Column 2 of Table of the OB Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 4 of 13

9 2.1 Registered Code Agencies A person who is appointed after June 30, 2005 under the BCA as a registered code agency or, if the person is a corporation or partnership, a director, officer, partner or employee of the person [Clause (1)(a) of the OBC], must successfully complete: 1. Legal/process Examination: The examination entitled Powers and Duties of RCA All persons required to complete examinations for registration [ (1)(b) of the OBC] and all persons who will carry out plans review and inspection activities on behalf of the registered code agency [Clause (1)(c) of the OBC] must successfully complete: And 1. Legal/process Examination: The examination entitled Powers and Duties of RCA 2003 or The examination entitled General Legal/Process Technical Examination(s): The examination applicable to the category or categories of qualifications in Column 2 of Table of the OBC which correspond to each class of registration set out in Column 1 of Table of the OBC for which the application is made, or An Advanced Standing Alternative for the technical examination (refer to Section 3 of this document). Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 5 of 13

10 3.0 ADVANCED STANDING The examination program administered and authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, pursuant to Section 2.19 of the OBC, recognizes successful completion of certain Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing OBC training courses, which are defined as Advanced Standing Alternatives. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing or its authorized delivery agents deliver these courses. RCAs that successfully complete these Advanced Standing Alternatives are recognized as having Advanced Standing and would not be required to write the corresponding technical examinations, as referenced in Section 2 of this document, to which the Advanced Standing Alternative relates. Table 3 illustrates the Advanced Standing Alternatives to the technical examinations of the examination program. The course descriptions of the Advanced Standing Alternatives can be found in Appendix 1 of this document as well as on the OBC website ( under Training. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 6 of 13

11 Table 3: Technical Examinations and Advanced Standing Alternatives Technical Examination Advanced Standing Alternatives 1,2 House Part 9-The House Building Envelope and Part 9-The House Health & Safety or Part 9-The House and Part 9 Building - Structural Requirements and Part 9 Building - HVAC & Fire Protection or Part 9 - Technical Requirements or The Ontario Building Code - Part 9 Small Buildings Part 9 Building -Structural Requirement and Part 9 Building -HVAC & Fire Protection or Part 9-Technical Requirements or The Ontario Building Code - Part 9 and Part 3 - Large Building - Class & Construction and Part 3 - Large Building - Health & Safety or Part 3 - Large Building - General Requirements or The Ontario Building Code - Part 3 Large Buildings Part 3-Large Building Class & Construct and Part 3-Large Building - Health & Safety or Part 3-Large Building -General Requirements or and Large Building Advanced Standing Examination The Ontario Building Code - Part 3 Complex Buildings n/a Plumbing House Water Supply and Waste Disposal and Building Plumbing Inspection Plumbing - All Buildings Intermediate Plumbing or Introduction to Plumbing HVAC - House Part 9-The House Building Envelope, Part 9-The House Health & Safety and or Part 9-The House and Part 9- Building HVAC & Fire Protection Part 9- Building - HVAC & Fire Protection Building Services n/a Building Structural n/a On-site Sewage Supervisor n/a On-Site Sewage Inspector n/a Table and notes continued on following page Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 7 of 13

12 Technical Examination Advanced Standing Alternatives 1,2 Column Notes: 1. Where and is located in column 3, Advanced Standing Alternatives from both columns 2 and 4 must be completed. Where or is located in column 3, Advanced Standing Alternatives from either column 2 or 4 must be completed. 2. Where and is located within column 2 or 4, both Advanced Standing Alternatives must be completed. Where or is located within column 2 or 4, either Advanced Standing Alternative must be completed. 3. Possession of a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities under the Training and Certification Program for Plumbers is considered equivalent to an Advanced Standing Alternative for the Plumbing House 2003 Technical Examination. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 8 of 13

13 Successful completion of the training courses listed as Advanced Standing Alternatives includes successful completion of the course examination. Proof of successful completion shall include either: A Building Code Training Certificate issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing or its training course delivery agent, or A signed letter from the Ministry s authorized training delivery agent indicating the course name, delivery location, date and student s grade. Successful completion of the Advanced Standing Alternative would be considered as having met the corresponding technical examination component of the examination program. For example, Table 3 above, lists the Advanced Standing Alternatives that can be credited towards House Example from Table 3: House 2003 Advanced Standing Alternatives Technical Examination Advanced Standing Alternatives House Part 9-The House Building Envelope and Part 9-The House Health & Safety or Part 9-The House and Part 9 Building - Structural Requirements and Part 9 Building - HVAC & Fire Protection or Part 9 - Technical Requirements or The Ontario Building Code - Part 9 To receive Advanced Standing status for House 2003 one of the following six combinations of training courses must be successfully completed: i) Part 9 -The House Building Envelope, Part 9 - The House Health & Safety, Part 9 Building - Structural Requirements and Part 9 Building - HVAC & Fire Protection or ii) Part 9 -The House Building Envelope, Part 9-The House Health & Safety and Part 9 - Technical Requirements or iii) Part 9 - The House, Part 9 Building - Structural Requirements and Part 9 Building - HVAC & Fire Protection or iv) Part 9 - The House and Part 9 - Technical Requirements or v) Part 9 - The House Building Envelope and Part 9 - The House Health & Safety and The Ontario Building Code - Part 9 or vi) Part 9 - The House and The Ontario Building Code - Part 9 Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 9 of 13

14 4.0 CONFIRMATION OF ADVANCED STANDING An RCA may choose to have their Advanced Standing status reviewed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This can be done by completing the Application for Confirmation of Advanced Standing, which can be found, along with the instructions on completing the form, on the Building Code website ( under the Licensing and Registration section or can be obtained from the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Application must be submitted with proof of successful completion of OBC training courses and the fee of $25. The Building and Development Branch, upon the review of the Application, will provide confirmation of the Advanced Standing assessment. The Advanced Standing review provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is offered as a voluntary service to RCAs to provide them with confirmation that they have met all or part of the technical examination component of the examination program. This may avoid problems at the time of filing related to confirmation of Advanced Standing. RCAs that have not successfully completed all of the courses or examinations under the Advanced Standing Alternatives may still have their status assessed. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 10 of 13

15 5.0 APPLICATION TO WRITE EXAMINATIONS Application to write examinations must be made using the Examination Application which can be found on the Building Code website ( under the section Qualification and Registration, along with instructions on how to complete the form. The application and instructions can also be obtained from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Building and Development Branch. Examination applications must be received at least 21 days before your preferred examination date(s) that are posted as open on the Building Code website (Examination Schedule). Application must include the $80 fee for paper filing or $70 fee for electronic filing. Applicants that have submitted a complete application and are accepted for the examination will receive an Admission Letter confirming the location, date, and time of their examination, as well as their Building Code Identification Number for future references with the Ministry. The Ministry will contact applicants that have submitted a complete application in advance of the examination date and are not accepted. For further information, including the Examination Program Candidate Protocol, Examination Program Testing Accommodations, and Examination Syllabi, please visit the Building Code website ( Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 11 of 13

16 APPENDIX 1: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Part 9: The House - Building Envelope This is a five day (37 hour) basic Part 9 course dealing with plan examination & inspections of the house structure and the building envelope. Note: This course and Part 9: The House - Health & Safety comprise the former Part 9 - The House Part 9: The House - Health & Safety This is a five day (37 hour) basic Part 9 course on the plan examination and inspection of health & safety related aspects of the house. Note: This course and Part 9: The House - Building Envelope comprise the former Part 9 - The House Part 9 Buildings - Structural Requirements This is a four day (30 hour) more advanced course dealing with the structural requirements and limitations of Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code. This course does not deal specifically with the design of structural elements. Note: This course and Part 9 Buildings - HVAC & Fire Protection comprise the former Part 9 Technical, or its predecessor, The Ontario Building Code Part 9. Part 9 Buildings - HVAC & Fire Protection 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, or its predecessor, The Ontario Building Code Part 9. Part 3: Large Buildings - Classification & Construction This is a five day (37 hour) basic course which considers the elements of a structure which are important when dealing with it as a Part 3 building. It is an introduction to Part 3 buildings. Note: This course and the Part 3: Large Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements comprise the former Part 3 General Requirements, and its predecessor, The Ontario Building Code Part 3. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 12 of 13

17 Part 3: Large Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements This is a five day (37 hour) basic course which deals with the health and safety requirements of Part 3 buildings. Note: This course and the Part 3: Large Buildings - Health & Safety Requirements comprise the former Part 3 General Requirements, and its predecessor, The Ontario Building Code Part 3. Water Supply & Waste Disposal This four day (30 hour) course deals with plumbing from the municipal supply and waste systems up to the house and the related inspections. It introduces the inspection of plumbing in a single family dwelling using the MITEC house as an example. The basic theory of plumbing systems is introduced. Sewers, drains & water services are covered in depth. Pipe sizing and loading are introduced. Note: This course and Building Plumbing Inspection comprise the former Introduction to Plumbing Inspection. Building Plumbing Inspection This four day (30 hour) course continues the previous one in looking at house plumbing systems and inspections. It covers the above ground plumbing in a single family dwelling using the MITEC House as an example. The entire drainage, waste and vent (DWV) system and potable water distribution system will be examined from the rough-in stage to the final inspection. Note: This course and Water Supply & Waste Disposal comprise the former Introduction to Plumbing Inspection. Intermediate Plumbing This five day course is developed to give those interested in plumbing inspection a background in the science of plumbing. Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program Policies/Procedures for Registered Code Agencies March 2005 Page 13 of 13

18 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minitère de Affairs municipales et du Logement 2 nd Floor 2 ième étage 777 Bay Street 777, rue Bay Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Telephone: (416) Téléphone: (416) Fax: (416) Télécopiecer: (416) Building Code Act and Building Code Qualification Examination Syllabi Released March, 2005 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 1 Introduction to these Syllabi... 2 Examination Approach... 2 Referenced Documents... 2 Legal/Process Examinations... 3 General Legal/Process Syllabus, Designer Legal/Process Syllabus, Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official Syllabus, Powers and Duties of a Registered Code Agency Syllabus, Technical Examinations... 7 House Syllabus, Small Building Syllabus, Large Building Syllabus, Large Building Advanced Standing Syllabus, Complex Building Syllabus, Plumbing - House Syllabus, Plumbing - All Buildings Syllabus, HVAC - House Syllabus, Detection Lighting and Power Syllabus, Building Services Syllabus, Building Structural Syllabus, On-Site Sewage System Supervisor Syllabus, On-Site Sewage System Inspector Syllabus, Fire Protection Syllabus, Fire Protection Advanced Standing Syllabus, Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 1 of 38 March, 2005

19 Introduction to these Syllabi On July 25, 2003 the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 (Bill 124) was proclaimed and O.Reg. 305/03 was filed to implement the Province's building regulatory reforms*. Included among the reforms is the requirement for mandatory qualifications for all building officials and mandatory qualifications for certain classes of designers and registered code agencies. These are in addition to the qualification requirements for on-site sewage inspectors and installers in place since Mandatory qualifications are set out in the Building Code, and include the requirement that certain individuals successfully complete an examination program administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This document gives examination candidates the specific topics that will be covered in each examination. The Examination Programs set out requirements for specific building practitioners regulated under Sections 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, and 2.19 of the Ontario Building Code. * - the Building Code has been further amended by O.Reg. 145/05 and O.Reg. 146/05, filed on March 29, Examination Approach Examinations do not necessarily include all of the provisions specified in a particular syllabus. Instead, each syllabus defines the pool of knowledge that a practitioner is expected to know. Examinations are made up of representative samples drawn from the pool. Further, some questions may require candidates to consider provisions that lie outside of the syllabus, but are directly referenced by provisions contained within the syllabus - particularly in advanced standing exams. These syllabi were developed using a peer-assessment process based on committees that included over 50 practitioners representing OBOA (large, small, urban, rural, plans review and inspection), LMCBO, TACBOC, OPIA, OAA, PEO, OACETT, AATO, ARIDO, OMFPOA, and OAF These advisory committees also ranked Code requirements in terms of their: Difficulty: Importance: Frequency: How hard it is to understand, interpret and apply the underlying intent of the provision? How important is the Article in supporting the purpose or objectives of the Code (health, safety, fire protection, structural sufficiency, accessibility, conservation and environmental integrity of the building)? How often the provision is applied? The examination questions focus on areas of high relevance (difficulty, importance and frequency) and are geared to assess a candidate s ability to find, understand and apply these provisions. Find: Search the Code and find or identify a non-familiar Code provision. Understand: Comprehend the language, structure and intent behind a Code provision(s). Apply: Use the Code provision(s) in a case example, situation, or scenario. Referenced Documents The examinations are based on the following documents: Building Code Act, 1992, as amended by Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 (Bill 124); The Building Code, 1997 (O.Reg 403/97), as amended by O.Reg. 305/03; and The Supplementary Guidelines to the Ontario Building Code, 1997 as amended to September, Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 2 of 38 March, 2005

20 Legal/Process Examinations General Legal/Process Syllabus, The Building Code Act, all 2. The Building Code : Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all Part 2 General Requirements, all Part 10 Change of Use, all Part 11 Renovations, all except specific compliance alternatives Part 12 Transition, Revocation and Commencement, all [End of General Legal/Process Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 3 of 38 March, 2005

21 1. The Building Code Act,* all 2. The Building Code:* Designer Legal/Process Syllabus, 2005 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all Part 2 General Requirements, all Part 10 Change of Use, all Part 11 Renovations, all except specific compliance alternatives Part 12 Transition, Revocation and Commencement, all * Note Emphasis will be given to issues, requirements and responsibilities of persons who carry out design activities in accordance with the Building Code Act and Building Code. [End of Designer Legal/Process Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 4 of 38 March, 2005

22 Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official Syllabus, The Building Code Act,* all 2. The Building Code:* Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all Part 2 General Requirements, all Part 10 - Change of Use, all Part 11 - Renovations, all except specific compliance alternatives Part 12 - Transition, Revocation and Commencement, all * Note Emphasis will be given to issues, requirements and responsibilities of person leading and taking responsibility for Building Code Act enforcement. [End of Powers and Duties of a Chief Building Official Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 5 of 38 March, 2005

23 Powers and Duties of a Registered Code Agency Syllabus, The Building Code Act,* all 2. The Building Code:* Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all Part 2 General Requirements, all Part 10 Change of Use, all Part 11 Renovations, all except specific compliance alternatives Part 12 Transition, Revocation and Commencement, all * Note Emphasis will be given to issues, requirements and responsibilities of person leading and taking responsibility for Registered Code Agency s work. [End of Powers and Duties of a Registered Code Agency Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 6 of 38 March, 2005

24 Technical Examinations House Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the House syllabus Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings, as follows: 9.1. General, only: General Scope Proximity to Existing Above Ground Electrical Conductors 9.2. Definitions, all 9.3. Materials, Systems and Equipment, all 9.4. Structural Requirements, all 9.5. Design of Areas and Spaces, all except: Protection of Floor Area with a Barrier-Free Path of Travel Areas of Other Sleeping Rooms Recreational Camps Camps for Housing Workers 9.6. Doors, all except: Doors to Public Water-Closet Rooms Doors to Bathrooms Visibility of Glass or Transparent Doors 9.7. Windows and Skylights, all except: Protection of Windows in Public Areas 9.8. Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards, all except: Escalators and Moving Walkways Curved Stairs in Exits Ramps in a Barrier-Free Path of Travel Guards for Floors and Ramps in Garages 9.9. Means of Egress, only: Means of Egress, Scope, all Egress from Roof Area, Podiums, Terraces, Platforms and Contained Open Spaces, all Types of Exits, all Fire Escapes, all Elevators, Slide Escapes and Windows, all Purpose of Exits, all Front Edge of Stair Treads, all Dimensions of Means of Egress, Application, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 7 of 38 March, 2005

25 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Fire Protection of Exits, Application, all Openings Near Unenclosed Exit Stairs and Ramps, all Obstructions and Hazards in Means of Egress, Application, all Doors in a Means of Egress, Application, all Door Sizes, only: (2) to (5) Direction of Door Swing Door Opening Mechanism, all Effort Required to Open, all Exits From Floor Area, Number of Required Exits, all Travel Limit to Exits or Egress Doors, all Two Separate Exits, all Shared Egress Facilities, all Signage, Application, all Lighting, Application, all 9.10 Fire Protection, only: Support of Noncombustible Construction, all Sloped Roofs, all Occupancy Classification, all Custodial and Convalescent Homes, all Fire- Resistance and Fire Protection Ratings, all Flame-Spread Rating, all Fire Exposure, all Mezzanines Not Considered as Storeys, all More Than One Level of Mezzanine, all Permitted Openings in Wall and Ceiling Assemblies, all Construction Types, all Steel Members, all (1) and (3) Floors of Exterior Passageways Application to Houses, all Part 3 as an Alternative, all Fire Separations Between Rooms and Spaces Within Buildings, Application, all Continuous Barrier, all Openings to be Protected With Closures, all Floor Assemblies, all Service Equipment Penetrating a Fire Separation, all Combustible Piping, all Collapse of Combustible Construction, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 8 of 38 March, 2005

26 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Reduction in Thickness of Fire Separation by Beams and Joists, all Concealed Spaces Above Fire Separations, all Separation of Residential Suites, all Separation of Storage Garages, all Cental Vacuum Systems, all Service Rooms, Application, all Firewalls, all Exterior Walls Meeting at an Angle, all Protection of Soffits, all Doors Between garages and Dwelling Units, all Door Stops, all Spatial Separation Between Buildings, all except: Exterior Wall Construction for Irregular-Shaped or Skewed Walls, all Percentage of Unprotected Openings for Irregular-Shaped or Skewed Walls, all Open-Air Storage Garages, all Heavy Timber and Steel Columns, all Low Fire Load Occupancies, all Fire Stops, all Flame Spread Rating of Interior Surfaces, all Exterior Exit Passageways, all Light Diffusers and Lenses, all Protection of Foamed Plastics, all Walls and Ceilings in Bathrooms, all Covering or Lining of Ducts, all Smoke Alarms, all Windows or Access Panels Required, all Access to Basements, all Fire Department Access to Buildings, all Fire Protection for Gas and Electric Ranges, all Sound Control, all Excavation, all Dampproofing, Waterproofing and Soil Gas Control, all Drainage, all Footings and Foundations, all Slabs-on-Ground, all Columns, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 9 of 38 March, 2005

27 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Crawl Spaces, all Roof Spaces, all Above-Grade Masonry, all Chimneys, all Fireplaces, all Wood-Frame Construction, all Sheet Steel Stud Wall Framing, all except: Openings in Fire Separations Openings for Fire Dampers Heat transfer, Air Leakage and Condensation Control, all Roofing, all Cladding, all Stucco, all Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes, all Flooring, all Plumbing, all except: Required Facilities at Recreational Camps and a Camp for Housing of Workers Electrical facilities, all except: Location of Equipment in Public Areas Wiring and Cables Public and Service Areas Emergency Lighting Garages and Carports, all Cottages, all Log Construction, all Thermal Design, all Park Model Trailers, all Additional requirements for Change of Use, all Part 11 Renovation, only: Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables C which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the House syllabus 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-7 - Guards for Housing and Small Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-8 - Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies Supplementary Guideline SG-9 - Requirements for Soil and Gas Control Supplementary Guideline SG-10 - Determination of Footing Size [End of House Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 10 of 38 March, 2005

28 Small Building Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Small Building syllabus Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings, all except: Ventilation, all Heating and Air Conditioning, all Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, as follows: Plumbing Facilities, all except: Plumbing facilities for Assembly Occupancies Plumbing Facilities for Care or Detention Occupancies 3.8. Barrier-free Design, all Self-storage Buildings, all Public Pools and Spas, all Public Spas, all Tents and Air-supported Structures, all Signs, all Part 11 Renovation, only: 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Small Building syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Supplementary Guideline SG-7 - Guards for Housing and Small Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-8 - Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies Supplementary Guideline SG-9 - Requirements for Soil and Gas Control Supplementary Guideline SG-10 - Determination of Footing Size [End of Small Building Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 11 of 38 March, 2005

29 Large Building Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Large Building syllabus Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, as follows: 3.1. General - Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, all except: Interior Finish, High Buildings 3.2. Building Fire Safety, only: General (Building Fire Safety), all Building Size and Construction Relative to Occupancy, all Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection, all Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Lighting and Emergency Power Systems, all Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies, only: Application (Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies), all Exceptions to Spatial Protection, all Standpipe Systems, all 3.3. Safety within Floor Areas, all 3.4. Exits, all except: Exits from Interconnected Floor Space 3.5. Vertical Transportation, only: Fire Separations (for Elevator Hoistways, Dumbwaiters and Elevator Machine Rooms), all Dimensions and Signs, all 3.6. Service Facilities, only: Service Facilities, all Vertical Service Spaces and Service Facilities, all Horizontal Service Spaces and Service Facilities, all 3.7. Health Requirements, all 3.8. Barrier-Free Design, all 3.9. Portable Classrooms, all 3.10 Self-Service Storage Buildings, all 3.11 Public Pools, all Public Spas, all Rapid Transit Stations, all Tents and Air-Supported Structures, all Signs, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 12 of 38 March, 2005

30 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Additional Requirements for Change of Use, all Part 5 Wind, Water and Vapour Protection, all Part 11 Renovation, only: 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Large Building syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Supplementary Guideline SG-4 - Design, Construction and Installation of Anchorage Systems for Fixed- Access Ladders [End of Large Building Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 13 of 38 March, 2005

31 Large Building Advanced Standing Syllabus, 2003 Selected topics from Large Building syllabus plus the following 1. The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, as follows: 3.5. Vertical Transportation, only: Dimensions and Signs, all 3.8. Barrier-Free Design, all 3.9. Portable Classrooms, all 3.10 Self-Service Storage Buildings, all 3.11 Public Pools, all Public Spas, all Rapid Transit Stations, all Tents and Air-Supported Structures, all Signs, all Additional Requirements for Change of Use, all Part 5 Wind, Water and Vapour Protection, all Part 11 Renovation, only: 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Large Building Advanced Standing syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Supplementary Guideline SG-4 - Design, Construction and Installation of Anchorage Systems for Fixed- Access Ladders [End of Large Building Advanced Standing Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 14 of 38 March, 2005

32 Complex Building Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Complex Building syllabus Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, all Part 5 Wind, Water and Vapour Protection, all Part 11 Renovation, only: 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Complex Building syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Supplementary Guideline SG-3 - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-4 - Design, Construction and Installation of Anchorage Systems for Fixed- Access Ladders [End of Complex Building Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 15 of 38 March, 2005

33 1. The Building Code: Plumbing - House Syllabus, 2003 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Plumbing - House syllabus Part 7 Plumbing, all except: (3) Floor Drains, Public Laundry, etc (2) Separate Service, no dwelling above another (2) Accessibility, Fixture Sanitation, Open Seat Concealed Overflows Trough Urinals (2), (5), (6) and (7) Traps Interceptors (2) Sanitary T Fittings Direct Flush Valves Drinking Fountain Bubblers Thrust Restraint of Water Service Pipes Direct Connections Equipment Restrictions Floor Drain Connections Treatment of Sewage and Wastes (5) Traps for Sanitary Drainage, Grease Intercept (8) and (9) Cleanouts Drainage, Interceptor/Food Size and Spacing of Cleanouts, Manholes Manholes Horizontal Branches and Relief Vents Yolk Vents Venting of Interceptors Venting of Corrosive Drain Piping and Dilution Tanks (2) Minimum size of vent pipes, relief/circuit vents Minimum Size of Yolk Vents Shut-off Valves, Riser Shut-off Valves, Suites Shut-off Valves, Public Washroom (4) Back Siphonage, Fire Protection System Part 9 Small Buildings, as follows: Plumbing Facilities, all except: (2) Plumbing Facilities, other than dwelling units (4) Floor Drains, Public Laundry, etc Required Facilities, Recreation Camps/Housing Workers Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 16 of 38 March, 2005

34 [End of Plumbing - House Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 17 of 38 March, 2005

35 Plumbing - All Buildings Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Plumbing - All Buildings syllabus Part 2 General Requirements, only 2.1. Application, only Buildings, only Site Assembled and Factory-Built Buildings, all Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, only 3.1. General, only Noncombustible Construction, only Combustible Piping Materials, all Combustible Plumbing Fixtures, all Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire Rated Assemblies, only Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations, all Combustibility of Service Penetrations, all Combustibility of Piping Penetrations, all 3.6. Service Facilities, only Service Rooms, only (15) Electrical Equipment Vaults Horizontal Service Spaces and Service Facilities, only Plenum Requirements, all 3.7. Health Requirements, only Plumbing Facilities, all Food Premises, only Application, all Room Finishes, all Location of Plumbing Fixtures, all Lavatories, Appliances and Sinks, all Hot and Cold Water Supply, all Employee Facilities, all 3.8. Barrier-Free Design, only Occupancy Requirements, only Washrooms Required to be Barrier-Free, all Design Standards, only Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 18 of 38 March, 2005

36 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence 3.9. Portable Classrooms, only Application, only Water Closet Stalls, all Water Closets, all Lavatories, all Special Washrooms, all Showers, all Self-Service Storage Buildings, only Drinking Fountains, all Washroom Facilities, all Requirements for All Buildings, only Public Pools, only Sanitary Facilities, all Recirculation for Public Pools, only (3), (7), (10) Recirculation Systems Dressing Rooms, Locker Facilities, and Plumbing Facilities for all Public Pools, only 3.11 Public Spas, only Water Circulation for Public Spas, only Rapid Transit Stations, only (7), (8), (11) Dressing Rooms and Sanitary Facilities Public Spas - Circulation Systems, all Required Sanitary Facilities, all Barrier-Free Design, only Tents and Air-Supported Structures, only Tents, only Washrooms Required to be Barrier-Free, all Sanitary Facilities, all Additional Requirements for Change of Use, all Part 7 Plumbing, all Part 9 Small Buildings, only Fire Protection, only Fire Separations Between Rooms and Spaces Within Buildings, only Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 19 of 38 March, 2005

37 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Service Equipment Penetrating a Fire Separation, all Combustible Piping, all Plumbing, all Part 11 Renovation, only 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Plumbing - All Buildings syllabus. [End of Plumbing - All Buildings Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 20 of 38 March, 2005

38 HVAC - House Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the HVAC - House syllabus Part 6 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, only: 6.1. General, all Part 9 Small Buildings, only: Design and Installation - General, all Required Ventilation, all Natural Ventilation, all Air Contaminants, all Craw/Attic/Roof Spaces, all Air Ducts for Low Capacity Systems, all Unit Heaters, all Radiators and Convectors, all Piping for Heating and Cooling Systems, all Refrigeration Systems and Equipment for Air-Conditioning, all Storage Bins, all Ventilation, all Requirements for Venting, all (1) Masonry or Concrete Chimney, all Heat transfer, Air Leakage and Condensation Control, all Ventilation, all Heating and Air-Conditioning, all Part 11 Renovation, only: Cottages Exclusions, all 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Table C which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the HVAC - House syllabus. [End of HVAC - House Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 21 of 38 March, 2005

39 1. The Building Code: Detection Lighting and Power Syllabus, 2005 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Detection Lighting and Power syllabus Part 2 General Requirements, only: 2.1. Application, only Buildings, only Energy Efficiency, all Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, only: 3.1. General, only Combustible Construction, only Wires and Cables, all Noncombustible Construction, only Minor Combustible Components, all Wires and Cables, all Elevator Cables, all Nonmetallic Raceways, all Wires in Computer Room Floors, all Fire Separations and Closures, only Hold-Open Devices, all Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire Rated Assemblies, only Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations, all Combustibility of Service Penetrations, all Penetration by Wires, Cables and Outlet Boxes, all Plenums, all Interior Finish, only Interior Finish Description, all (1), (4), (5) Flame-Spread Rating Light Diffusers and Lenses, all (5), (6) Corridors (1), (2) High Buildings Noncombustible Construction, all Underground Walkways, all Exterior Exit Passageway, all Above Ground Electrical Conductors, all 3.2. Building Fire Safety, only Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 22 of 38 March, 2005

40 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Provisions for Fire Fighting, only (2), (3), (4), (5) Sprinklered Service Space Additional Requirements for High Buildings, only Application, all Emergency Operation of Elevators, all (6) Elevator for Use by Fire Fighters Central Alarm and Control Facility, all Voice Communication System, all Protection of Electrical Conductors, all Lighting and Emergency Power Systems, all except for Fuel Supply Shut-off Valves and Exhaust Pipes, all Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies, only Fire Alarm and Detection System, all (3), (4), (8) Smoke Control Emergency Power Supply, all Testing, all Standpipe Systems, only Supervisory Signal Annunciation for Valves, all 3.3. Safety within Floor Areas, only All Floor Areas, only Hazardous Substances Equipment and Processes, all (6), (8), (9), (10), (10.1) Doors and Door Hardware Signs in Service Spaces, all Assembly Occupancy, only (11.1)(f), (11.2)(e), (f) Aisles (4), (5) Stages for Theatrical Performances (1)(b) Risers for Stairs Care or Detention Occupancy, only (4)(c) Contained Use Areas 3.4. Exits, only Fire Separation of Exits, only (1) Integrity of Exits Exit Signs, all Types of Exit Facilities, only Door Release Hardware, all Emergency Access to Floor Areas, all 3.6. Service Facilities, only General, only Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 23 of 38 March, 2005

41 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Scope, all Service Rooms, only Service Rooms under Exits, all Service Equipment, all (1), (2), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (12), (14), (15) Electrical Equipment Vaults Horizontal Service Spaces and Service Facilities, only Scope, all (1) Plenum Requirements 3.7. Health Requirements, only Health Care Facility Systems, only Electrical Systems, all 3.8. Barrier-Free Design, only General, only Controls, all Illumination, all Design Standards, only Assistive Listening Devices, all 3.9. Portable Classrooms, only Scope, only Application, all Application, only Fire Alarm Systems, all Self-Service Storage Buildings, only Requirements for All Buildings, only (8) Safety Requirements Within Floor Areas Additional Requirements for Buildings Containing more than 1 Storey, only Fire Alarm Systems, all Additional Requirements for 1 Storey Buildings, only Fire Alarm Systems, all Public Pools, only Emergency Provisions for All Public Pools, all 3.11 Public Spas, only Emergency Provisions for All Public Spas, all Rapid Transit Stations, only Scope and Definitions, all Safety Requirements Within Stations, only Emergency Lighting, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 24 of 38 March, 2005

42 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Means of Egress, only (2), (3), (4), (5) Egress Facilities Fire Safety Provisions, all except for Sprinkler Systems, all Standpipe and Hose Systems, all Emergency Ventilation, all Tents and Air-Supported Structures, only Air-Supported Structures, only Emergency Air Supply, all Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings, only 9.1. General, all except for Signs, all Food Premises, all 9.9. Means of Egress, only Fire Protection of Exits, only (4) Fire Separation for Exits Obstructions and Hazards in Means of Egress, only Obstructions in Public Corridors, all Obstructions in Exits, all Service Rooms, all Ancillary Rooms, all Doors in a Means of Egress, only Headroom Obstructions, all Door Opening Mechanism, all Signage, all except for Visibility of Exits, all Floor Numbering, all Lighting, all Fire Protection, only General, only (1), (2), (8) Items Under Part 3 Jurisdiction Ratings, only Flame-Spread Rating, all Permitted Openings in Wall and Ceiling Assemblies, only (1), (2), (3) Permitted Openings in Wall and Ceiling Membranes Fire Separations Between Rooms and Spaces Within Buildings, only (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) Service Equipment Penetrating a Fire Separation Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 25 of 38 March, 2005

43 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Doors, Dampers and Other Closures in Fire Separations, only Hold-Open Devices, all Flame Spread Limits, only Light Diffusers and Lenses, all Alarm and Detection Systems, all Smoke Alarms, all Fire Protection for Construction Camps, only Smoke Detectors, all Heating and Air-Conditioning, only Carbon Monoxide Detectors, all Electrical Facilities, all Cottages, only General, only (3) Exclusions Smoke Alarms, all Park Model Trailers, only Requirements, only Proximity to Above Ground Electrical Conductors, all Part 11 Renovation, all Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, , , D/E., and F. which crossreference requirements in the remainder of the Detection Lighting and Power syllabus 2. Supplementary Guidelines: Supplementary Guideline SG-1 - Guidelines for the interpretation of ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Supplementary Guideline SG-3 - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings [End of Detection Lighting and Power Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 26 of 38 March, 2005

44 Building Services Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Building Services syllabus Part 2 General Requirements, only: Energy Efficiency, all Climactic Design Values, all Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, only: Combustible Construction,Wires and Cables, all Non combustible Buildings - Combustible Ducts, all Non combustible Buildings - Wires and Cables, all Non combustible Buildings - Elevator Cables, all Non combustible Buildings - Nonmetalic Raceways, all Non combustible Buildings - Wires in computer room floors, all Non combustible Buildings - pool components, all Fire dampers, Ratings, all Fire dampers - max. Opening, all Fire dampers, all Fire dampers Waived, all Fire dampers - Installation, all Building Services in Fire Separations and Fire Rated Assemblies, all Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, all Location of Access routes (fire hydrants), all Water Supply, all Sprinkler systems, all Combustible sprinkler piping, all Sprinklered service spaces, all Fire Dept Connections, all Fire pumps, all Additional Requirements for High Buildings, all Lighting and Emergency Power Systems, all (1),(2),(3) Interconnected Floor spaces, Exits Interconnected Floor spaces, Elevators, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 27 of 38 March, 2005

45 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Interconnected Floor spaces Group B Sleeping Rooms, all Interconnected Floor spaces Sprinklers, all Fire alarm Detection System, all Interconnected Floor spaces Smoke Control, all Interconnected Floor spaces Emergency Power Supply, all Interconnected Floor spaces Testing, all Standpipe Systems, all Hazardous Substances, Equipment and Processes, all Protection on Areas with Barrier-free Path of Travel- Elevators, all Exhaust Ventilation, all (11.2) Aisles, Dead end aisles (5) Stages for Theatrical Performances Protection for Special Care and Treatment Facilities, all (4) Contained Use areas (4) Repair and storage Garages (3) Vestibules (1),(4),(5) Integrity of Exits Exit Signs, all Service Rooms Under Exits, all (2) Incinerator rooms Electrical Vault, all Exhaust Duct Negative pressure, all Plenum Requirements, all Ventilation Requirements, all Controls, all Illumination, all Fuel Fired Appliances - Portable Classrooms, all Fire Alarm Systems - Self Service Storage >1 storey, all Provisions for Fire Fighting - Self Service Storage >1 storey, all Standpipe systems - Self Service Storage >1 storey, all Fire Alarm Systems - Self Service Storage =1 storey, all Provisions for Fire Fighting - Self Service Storage =1 storey, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 28 of 38 March, 2005

46 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Public Pools, Application, all (15) Deck, Perimeter Drainage (16),(17) Deck, Hose bibs / Foot spray (7) Modified pools- drain fittings (9), (10) Wave Action pools - Skimmers / Deactivation System Reticulation Systems, all Dressing Room Plumbing, all Emergency Provisions, all Service rooms and Storage Facilities, all Public Spas, Application, Scope, all Circulation Systems, all Emergency Provisions for All Public Spas, all Service rooms and Storage Facilities, all Fire Safety Provisions, all Emergency Ventilation, all Part 6 - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, all Part 9 - Small Buildings, only: 9.32 Ventilation, all Emergency Operation of Elevators, all Emergency Air Supply for Air-Supported Structures, all Ventilation, Crawl Spaces, all 9.33 Heating and Air-Conditioning, all Part 11 Renovation, only: (3),(4) Cottages, HVAC Exclusions 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Building Services syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-1 - Guidelines for the Interpretation of ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Supplementary Guideline SG-3 - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings [End of Building Services Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 29 of 38 March, 2005

47 Building Structural Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Building Structural syllabus Part 2 General Requirements, only: Site Assembled and Factory-built Buildings, all Building in Flood Plain, all Designated Structures, Part 4, all Climatic and Seismic Data, all Part 3 - Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility, only: Combustible Construction Support, all Prevention of Firewall Collapse, all Handrails, all Fixed Access Ladders, all Window Protection in Apartment Buildings, all Grab Bar Installation, all Design of Framing and Supports, all Part 4 - Structural Design, all Part 9 - Small Buildings, only: 9.3. Materials, Systems and Equipment, all 9.4 Structural Requirements, all Attachment of Handrails, all Construction of Guards, all Cantilevered Precast Steps, all Collapse of Combustible Construction, all Excavation, General, all Excavation, Depth, all Lateral Support of Foundation Wall, all Footings and Foundations, all Structural Floor Slabs, all Slabs-on-ground, Hydrostatic Pressure, all Columns, all Above-Grade Masonry, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 30 of 38 March, 2005

48 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Wood-Frame Construction, all Masonry and Concrete Chimney - Lateral Stability, all Support of Fireplace Hearth, all Sheet Steel Sud Wall Framing, all Glass Reinforced Polyester Roofing, all Concrete Roof Tiles, all Ceramic Tile, Reinforcement for Panel-Type Wood Sheathing, all Ceramic Tile Applied to Mortar Bed with Adhesive, all Garages and Carports, Foundations, all Garages and Carports, Walls and Columns, all Log Construction, all Construction of Farm Buildings, all Part 11 Renovation, only: Park Model Trailers, Application, all Park Model Trailers, General, all Park Model Trailers, Foundations and Anchorage, all 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Building Structural syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-4 - Design, Construction and Installation of Anchorage Systems for Fixed- Access Ladders Supplementary Guidelines SG-7 - Guards for Housing and Small Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-10 - Determination of Footing Size [End of Building Structural Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 31 of 38 March, 2005

49 On-Site Sewage System Supervisor Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the On-site Sewage System syllabus Part 8 - Sewage Systems, all Part 11 Renovation, only: 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the On-site Sewage Systems syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-5 - Approved Sewage Treatment Units Supplementary Guideline SG-6 - Percolation Time and Soil Descriptions [ End of On-Site Sewage System Supervisor Syllabus] On-Site Sewage System Inspector Syllabus, 1997 Selected topics from On-Site Sewage System Supervisor syllabus plus the following as it related to the inspection of on-site sewage systems 1. The Building Code Act, all 2. The Building Code : Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all Part 2 General Requirements, all Part 10 Change of Use, all Part 11 Renovations, all except specific compliance alternatives Part 12 Transition, Revocation and Commencement, all [ End of On-Site Sewage System Inspector Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 32 of 38 March, 2005

50 Fire Protection Syllabus, The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Fire Protection syllabus Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility only: Classification of Buildings or Parts of Buildings by Major Occupancy, all Multiple Occupancy Requirements, all Fire Separations and Closures General Requirements, all Continuity of Fire Separations, all Determination of Ratings, all Installation of Closures, all Twenty-minute Closures, all Self-closing Devices, all Hold-Open Devices, all Door Latches, all Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations, all Rating of Firewalls, all Continuity of Firewalls, all Exceptions in Determining Building Height, all Buildings with Multiple Major Occupancies, all Applicable Building Height and Area, all Multiple Major Occupancies, all Superimposed Major Occupancies, all Streets, all Sprinklers in Lieu of Roof Ratings, all Automated Sprinkler System Required, all to Construction Requirements, all Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Additional Requirements for High Buildings, all Emergency Lighting,, all Emergency Power for Lighting, all Emergency Power Supply Installation, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 33 of 38 March, 2005

51 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Emergency Power for Hospitals, all Fuel; Supply Shut-off Valves and Exhaust Pipes, all Emergency Power for Fire Alarm Systems, all Emergency Power for Building Services, all Mezzanines and Openings through Floor Assemblies - Exits, all Group B Sleeping Rooms, all Sprinklers, all Fire Alarm and Detection System, all Smoke Control, all Emergency Power Supply, all Testing, all Standpipe Systems, all Separation of Suites, all Hazardous Substances, Equipment and Processes, all Means of Egress, all Public Corridor Separations, all Protection of Floor Areas with a Barrier-Free Path of Travel, all Fire Extinguishing Systems, all Minimum Number of Exits, all Fire-Resistance Rating of Exit Separations, all Integrity of Exits, all Door Release Hardware, all Exit Signs, all Linen and Refuse Chutes, all 3.9. Portable Classrooms, only: Fire Alarm Systems, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Portable Fire Extinguishers, all Self-Storage Buildings, only: Fire Alarm Systems (more than 1 Storey), all Provisions for Fire Fighting (more than 1 Storey), all Standpipe Systems (more than 1 Storey), all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 34 of 38 March, 2005

52 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Rapid Transit Stations, only: Fire Alarm Systems (1 Storey), all Provisions for Fire Fighting (1 Storey), all Fire Safety Provisions, all Emergency Ventilation, all Tents and Air-Supported Structures, only: Emergency operation of Elevators, all Clearance to Other Structures, all Clearance to Flammable Material, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Part 6 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, only: Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings, only: Part 11 Renovation, only: Clearance to Flammable Material, all Hazardous Gasses, Dusts and Liquids, all Commercial Cooking Equipment, all Fire Separation of Exits, all Exits from Floor Areas, all Signage, all Emergency Lighting, all Occupancy Classification, all Alarm And Detection Systems, all Smoke Alarms, all Fire Fighting, all Fire Protection for Construction Camps, only Smoke Detectors, all Portable Fire Extinguishers, all Hose Stations, all 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Fire Protection syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 35 of 38 March, 2005

53 Supplementary Guideline SG-3 - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-8 - Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies [End of Fire Protection Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 36 of 38 March, 2005

54 Fire Protection Advanced Standing Syllabus, 2003 Selected topics from Fire Protection syllabus plus the following 1. The Building Code: Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 1 Scope and Definitions, all definitions referenced within the Fire Protection syllabus Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility only: Superimposed Major Occupancies, all Fire Extinguishing Systems, all 3.9. Portable Classrooms, only: Fire Alarm Systems, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Portable Fire Extinguishers, all Self-Storage Buildings, only: Fire Alarm Systems (more than 1 Storey), all Provisions for Fire Fighting (more than 1 Storey), all Standpipe Systems (more than 1 Storey), all Fire Alarm Systems (1 Storey), all Provisions for Fire Fighting (1 Storey), all Rapid Transit Stations, only: Fire Safety Provisions, all Emergency Ventilation, all Emergency operation of Elevators, all Tents and Air-Supported Structures, only: Clearance to Other Structures, all Clearance to Flammable Material, all Provisions for Fire Fighting, all Clearance to Flammable Material, all Part 6 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, only: Hazardous Gasses, Dusts and Liquids, all Commercial Cooking Equipment, all Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings, only: Smoke Detectors, all Portable Fire Extinguishers, all Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 37 of 38 March, 2005

55 Part Section Subsection Article Sentence Part 11 Renovation, only: Hose Stations, all 11.5 Compliance Alternatives and Alternative Measures, all including Compliance Alternatives listed in Tables A, B, C, D/E, and F. which cross-reference requirements in the remainder of the Fire Protection Advanced Standing syllabus. 2. Supplementary Guidelines : Supplementary Guideline SG-2 - Fire Performance Ratings Supplementary Guideline SG-3 - Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings Supplementary Guideline SG-8 - Fire and Sound Resistance of Building Assemblies [End of Fire Protection Advanced Standing Syllabus] Qualification Examination Syllabi Page 38 of 38 March, 2005

56 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Application To be used by persons required to complete the examination program administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. See clauses (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a), (1)(a) and (1)(a) and (b) of the Building Code. Use one form for each Building Code qualification examination you are applying to write. See instructions for more information on completing this form. 1) Which examination are you applying to write? (Check one box only. For categories in which Advanced Standing examinations are offered, check the box marked AS if you wish to write the Advanced Standing examination). Technical Examinations Legal/Process House Small Buildings Large Buildings AS Large Buildings Complex Buildings Detection, Lighting and Power HVAC House Building Services Plumbing House Plumbing All Buildings On-site Sewage Systems -Inspector On-site Sewage Systems -Supervisor Fire Protection AS Fire Protection Building Structural General Chief Building Official Registered Code Agent Designer Legal/Process 2) Select an Examination Location, Examination Date and Examination Time (21 days notice required) Choice Location Date Time ) Applicant Information Last Name First Name Middle Initial Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) (if you are a first time applicant, you will not have a BCIN) Residence Address Street Name Suite Number Lot/con City Province Postal Code Country Home Telephone ( ) Business Telephone ( ) Address Residential Mailing Address (if different from above) Street Name Suite Number Lot/con City Province Postal Code Country 4) Correspondence Options Official Notices required under the Building Code will be sent by regular letter mail to the applicant s address (or mailing address, if different). I wish to receive elective correspondence by: Letter mail (please ensure this field is completed in section 3) 5) Fee $80.00 per examination. No refund for cancelled, missed or unsuccessful examinations. Payment Option 1 Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard or AMEX (circle one) Name of Cardholder Card Number Amount $80.00 Signature of Cardholder Expiry Payment Option 2 Certified Cheque or Money Order Payable to: Minister of Finance Mail to: Registration Unit Building and Development Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St. 2 nd Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Fax application to (416) ) Signature I understand that this is an application only and that I will be contacted to confirm my attendance. Furthermore, I understand the $80.00 examination fee is non-refundable for cancelled, missed or unsuccessful examinations and is non-transferable. Date: dd/mm/yyyy Signature: Personal information contained in this application form is collected under the authority of clauses (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a), (1)(a) and (1)(a) and (b) of the Building Code and will be used in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 and the Building Code. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to the Manager, Code Interpretation, Registration and Training, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay St., 2 nd Flr., Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 (416) Disponible en français FormE(0305) Page 1 of 1

57 Examination Application Instructions for Completion Please read the following information carefully before filling in the application form. Under the Building Code Act, 1992, (Act) and the Building Code, certain building practitioners are subject to qualification requirements and must successfully complete the examination program administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This form is the application to take the examinations. 1) Which examination are you applying to write? Choose one category only. If you wish to apply to write more than one examination, you must complete a separate application. Those wishing to apply for advanced standing or write an advanced standing exam, must complete the advanced standing examination application form which can be found on the Ontario Building Code website at under the section Licensing and Registration. You may refer to Table of the Building Code for a description of the various categories under the Technical Examinations. For Fire Protection, see clause (1)(b). Legal/Process examinations test knowledge of the Building Code Act, 1992, and the powers and duties of the examinee under the Act. 2) Select an examination site and exam time. Visit for information on examination times and locations or contact the Coordinator, Registration, 777 Bay St. 2nd Flr. Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Tel. (416) Fax. (416) Fill in the information in this section in order of preference. You must file your application at least 21 days before your preferred examination date(s). You should note that this is an application only and you will be contacted to confirm the location, date and time of your examination session. 3) Applicant Information This information is necessary to contact you to confirm your attendance for an examination and send you correspondence in regards to your qualifications under the Building Code. You must bring the Notice of Confirmation and photo identification with you on the day of your exam. You will receive a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) after your first transaction with the Ministry. 4) Correspondence Options Official Notices required under the Building Code will be sent by regular letter mail to the applicants address. However, you may choose to receive elective correspondence by either letter mail or by checking the appropriate box. 5) Fees The fee per examination is $80.00 and is payable by credit card, certified cheque, or money order. Certified cheques and money orders are payable to the Minister of Finance. Please note that this fee is nontransferable and non-refundable if you cancel, miss or are not successful at your examination. An electronic examination application form is expected to be made available in late There will be a reduced fee of $70.00 for those submitting an application on-line. Please continue to visit the building code website for new information about the electronic application. 6) Signature This form must be signed and dated by the applicant for examination. Please send your completed Examination Application and payment of fee to: Registration Unit Building and Development Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 If payment is made by credit card, the Examination Application may be sent by fax to: (416) Examination sites are required to meet minimum accessibility standards. In addition, reasonable testing accommodation will be granted for candidates who have a disability and who can provide appropriate documentation of the effect of their disability on the ability to take Qualification examinations under standard conditions. Please refer to the Testing Accommodation policy on the website for information about testing accommodation and the procedure for requesting accommodation, including the information which must accompany the request. Please note that a request for testing accommodation (together with all of the required information) must be submitted with the examination. You should visit our website for the following additional information: Syllabus containing the examination content Examination Policies Questions about the process Disponible en français

58 obc - Testing Accommodation Policy Home / Qualification & Registration / Registered Code Agency / Testing Accommodation Policy Testing Accommodation Policy Examination Program Testing Accommodation 1.0 POLICY STATEMENT The Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, is committed to making its Examination Program accessible to candidates. The Branch will grant reasonable testing accommodation for candidates who have a disability and who can provide appropriate documentation of the effect of their disability on the ability to take examinations under standard conditions. This policy recognizes that it is the candidate s responsibility to identify the nature of the accommodation required. Notwithstanding the provision of testing accommodation, all candidates must satisfy the requirements for qualification and all accommodations must respect the dignity of candidates while preserving the integrity of the examination. 2.0 PURPOSE 2.1 To ensure that examinations are administered in an appropriate manner that provides fair measurement of the scores for each test taker. (1 of 5)29/06/2005 2:15:53 PM

59 obc - Testing Accommodation Policy 2.2 To be consistent with the Government of Ontario s commitment to increasing accessibility, independence and opportunity for persons with disabilities. 2.3 To provide candidates with equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities without discrimination because a disability. 3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 Accommodation(s) A change to the administration of an examination to allow appropriate measurement of the examination candidate s knowledge of the Building Code and/or the Building Code Act, Disability(ties) The Ontario Human Rights Code defines disability as, a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device, b) a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability, c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language, d) a mental disorder, or e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan (2 of 5)29/06/2005 2:15:53 PM

60 obc - Testing Accommodation Policy established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997; ( handicap ) 3.3 Qualified Medical Professional May include the following: medical doctor, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, chiropractor, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, optometrist/ophthalmologist, dentist, pharmacist, audiologist, or psychologist. 4.0 TYPES OF ACCOMMODATIONS Requested accommodation may include: Testing time (e.g., extension, rest breaks for medication or snacks etc.) Physical Environment (e.g., barrier-free test center, enhanced lighting etc.) Test Design (e.g., larger print test booklets and answer sheets, changes to background and foreground colours of test booklets and answer sheets etc.) Assistance (e.g., writer, recorder, interpreter, reader; to be supplied by the Building and Development Branch.) Other, as appropriate 5.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURE Persons seeking testing accommodation to write examinations are required to submit their request in writing, no later than thirty (30) days before the examination sitting, to: Registration Coordinator Building and Development Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing 777 Bay Street, 2 nd Floor (3 of 5)29/06/2005 2:15:53 PM

61 obc - Testing Accommodation Policy Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Fax: (416) Requests for testing accommodation must include a current (within three (3) years) letter of support from a qualified medical professional: a) affirming the existing of the disability, b) describing the functional limitations resulting from the disability, and c) stating the specific accommodations necessary to take the examination (i.e., if additional testing time is requested, the precise amount of additional time required must be specified). The document must be written on official letterhead and signed by the qualified medical professional. Candidates are advised to retain copies of materials submitted as the request and supporting documentation will not be returned. 6.0 CHECKLIST The Branch will use the following checklist when reviewing requests for special accommodation: 1. Is the documentation from a qualified medical professional? Yes No 2. Is the documentation current (i.e., within three (3) years)? Yes No 3. Does the documentation affirm the existence of the disability)? (4 of 5)29/06/2005 2:15:53 PM

62 obc - Testing Accommodation Policy Yes No 4. Does the documentation describe the functional limitations resulting from the disability)? Yes No 5. Does the documentation state the specific accommodations necessary to take the examination)? Yes No 6. Is the letter of support from the qualified medical professional typed or printed on official letterhead and signed by a qualified medical professional)? Yes No 7. Does the documentation of the disability adequately support the testing accommodations requested)? Yes No central site OBC home about us contact search sitemap français Publications Licensing & Registration Interpretations Appeals & Approvals Training CodeNews Privacy External Links Disclaimer Copyright information: Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2002 Last Modified: August 2, (5 of 5)29/06/2005 2:15:53 PM

63 obc - Examination Schedule Home / Qualification & Registration / Building Officials / Examination Schedule Examination Schedule Background The following table outlines the location, dates, times and status of Building Code examinations offered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Building Code examinations are offered as part of the examination program administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under clauses (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a) and (b), (1)(a), (1)(a) and (1)(a) and (b) of the Building Code. Prospective candidates are advised to review the following documents: Examination Program and advanced standing policy as applicable for the type of qualification you seek (building official, designer, on-site sewage system installer, and Registered Code Agency) Examination Syllabi. The topics that will be covered in each technical and legal/process qualification examinations Available Examinations Candidates are currently able to apply to write the following Building Code examinations. (1 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

64 obc - Examination Schedule General Legal/Process Powers and Duties of CBO Powers and Duties of RCA Designer Legal/Process House Small Buildings Large Buildings Complex Buildings HVAC-House Detection Lighting and Power Building Services Building Structural Plumbing-House Plumbing-All Buildings Fire Protection On-site Sewage Systems - Supervisor On-site Sewage Systems - Inspector Advanced Standing Large Buildings Advanced Standing Fire Protection Download copies of the Examination Application Form and Instructions for completion to learn more about the (2 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

65 obc - Examination Schedule application process, fees and submission deadlines. Prospective applicants should note that applications: Must be filed using the approved form You must file your application at least 21 days before the date of the examination sought. The ministry will send you an Examination Confirmation Notice if you are booked into your selected examination session(s). The Examination Confirmation Notice will indicate the location, date and time of your examination, as well as your Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) for all future references with the ministry. Note: You must bring the Notice of Confirmation and photo identification with you on the day of your exam. Examination Schedule The following examination schedule is "rolling" - that is, it will be continually updated with new exam locations, dates, and statuses (i.e. "open" to reserve a seat/exam, "pending" -expected to open soon, "full" -all seats are accounted for, and "closed" - application date has passed.) Check this page often for new examination sites and changes in status of posted sites. Location Date Time Status Northern Ontario By appointment, call (416) Mississauga June 27, :00 am closed (3 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

66 obc - Examination Schedule Mississauga June 27, :00 pm closed Toronto June 28, :00 am closed Toronto June 28, :00 pm closed South Porcupine June 29, :00 am closed Windsor June 29, :00 am closed Windsor June 29, :00 pm closed London June 30, :00 am closed London June 30, :00 pm closed Sault Ste. Marie June 30, :00 am closed Haileybury July 5, :00 am closed (4 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

67 obc - Examination Schedule Elliot Lake July 6, :00 am closed Toronto July 8, :00 am closed Toronto July 8, :00 pm closed Chapleau July 11, :00 am closed Hamilton July 11, :00 am closed Hamilton July 11, :00 pm closed London July 13, :00 am closed London July 13, :00 pm closed Chatham July 14, :00 am closed Chatham July 14, :00 pm closed (5 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

68 obc - Examination Schedule Oro-Medonte July 14, :00 am closed Oro-Medonte July 14, :00 pm closed Red Lake July 14, :00 am closed Sioux Lookout July 15, :00 am closed Cornwall July 18, :00 am closed Cornwall July 18, :00 pm closed Toronto July 18, :00 am closed Toronto July 18, :00 pm closed Sudbury July 21, :00 am open Sudbury July 21, :00 pm open (6 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

69 obc - Examination Schedule Mississauga July 22, :00 am open Mississauga July 22, :00 pm open Scarborough July 22, :00 am open Scarborough July 22, :00 pm open Barrie July 25, :00 am open Barrie July 25, :00 pm open Ottawa July 25, :00 am open Ottawa July 25, :00 pm open Kitchener July 26, :00 am open Kitchener July 26, :00 pm open (7 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

70 obc - Examination Schedule North Bay July 26, :00 am open North Bay July 26, :00 pm open Toronto July 29, :00 am open Toronto July 29, :00 pm open Vaughan Aug 2, :00 am open Vaughan Aug 2, :00 pm open Niagara Aug 3, :00 am open Niagara Aug 3, :00 pm open Elliot Lake Aug 4, :00 am open Whitby Aug 4, :00 am open (8 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

71 obc - Examination Schedule Whitby Aug 4, :00 pm open Windsor Aug 5, :00 am open Windsor Aug 5, :00 pm open Toronto Aug 8, :00 am open Toronto Aug 8, :00 pm open Chapleau Aug 9, :00 am open Kirkland Lake Aug 11, :00 am open Mississauga Aug 15, :00 am open Mississauga Aug 15, :00 pm open Sioux Lookout Aug 15, :00 am open (9 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

72 obc - Examination Schedule London Aug 17, :00 am open London Aug 17, :00 pm open Chatham Aug 18, :00 am open Chatham Aug 18, :00 pm open Oro-Medonte Aug 18, :00 am open Oro-Medonte Aug 18, :00 pm open Sudbury Aug 18, :00 am open Sudbury Aug 18, :00 pm open Barrie Aug 22, :00 am open Barrie Aug 22, :00 pm open (10 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

73 obc - Examination Schedule Hanover Aug 22, :00 am open Hanover Aug 22, :00 pm open North Bay Aug 23, :00 am open North Bay Aug 23, :00 pm open Cornwall Aug 26, :00 am open Cornwall Aug 26, :00 pm open Kitchener Aug 26, :00 am open Kitchener Aug 26, :00 pm open Scarborough Aug 29, :00 am open Scarborough Aug 29, :00 pm open (11 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

74 obc - Examination Schedule Toronto Aug 29, :00 am open Toronto Aug 29, :00 pm open Vaughan Aug 29, :00 am open Vaughan Aug 29, :00 pm open Ottawa Aug 31, :00 am open Ottawa Aug 31, :00 pm open Check this page often for new examination sites and changes in status of posted sites. Contact North Examination Sites (12 of 13)29/06/2005 2:16:11 PM

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76 obc - Writing Successful Examinations Home / Qualification & Registration / Building Officials / Writing Successful Examination... Writing Successful Examinations Tips to help you prepare for and write your exams Writing exams is an important step in the process of obtaining your provincial qualification. As you are well aware, in addition to the legal/process examination, you must also successfully complete the technical examination(s) based on the building types you are involved with within your practice. The following tips are aimed at helping you study and include valuable advice for making the most of your exam sessions. Please keep in mind; you alone can determine your chances for success. Among all the advice offered in this paper, adopt the suggestions that fit you best and adapt them according to your strengths and weaknesses. Preparing for the Exam: Before The Exam Be well prepared for the exam. Include as much self-testing in your review as possible. Get a good night's sleep. Arriving at the exam center rested and alert is one of the best ways to prepare for (1 of 5)29/06/2005 2:16:27 PM

77 obc - Writing Successful Examinations the exam. Double-check the time of the exam and the location. The night before the exam make sure you collect all the material you will need for the exam. Bring all the necessary materials: Building Code Act, 1992, as amended by the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 effective July 1, 2005 Ontario Building Code, 1997 (O.Reg. 403/97) as amended by O.Reg. 305/03 effective July 1, 2005 Supplementary Guidelines to the Ontario Building Code, 1997 as amended to September, 2003 (where referenced in an examination syllabus) The Code and Guide for Plumbing 1997 (O.Reg 403/97), as amended by O.Reg. 305/03 (where applicable) effective July 1, 2005 Code & Guide for Sewage Systems 1997 as amended to September, 2003 (where applicable) A non-programmable calculator Bring your Admission Letter and get to the exam 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the exam. Ensure you know the exact location of the exam center, how you plan to get there, and where you will park; the last thing you need is the extra tension that comes from worrying about being late for the exam. Read the Candidate Protocol. Choose a seat in the room that is as far away from likely distractions as possible. Try to relax. Being relaxed will help you concentrate on the task ahead and help you overcome your worries. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a sweater/jacket. Exam rooms can be too hot or too cold. You can't change the room but you can put on or remove extra layers of clothing. Bring an accurate watch. The invigilator will post the time during the exam but be prepared also. Avoid talking directly about the exam with people who are also about to write. (2 of 5)29/06/2005 2:16:27 PM

78 obc - Writing Successful Examinations Listen carefully to all instructions given by the invigilator, and follow any procedures given to ensure the success of the assessment process. Preview the whole exam before you start to write. Read the directions very carefully. As you work on the exam, focus only on the exam, not on what others are doing. If you feel anxious during the exam, take a few minutes to calm yourself down. Stretch your arms and legs, take a few slow deep breaths, do some positive internal self-talk. If the exam is more difficult than you anticipated, try to focus and simply give it your best effort. The passing grade is 70%. During the Exam: Strategies in Answering Multiple Choice Questions Multiple-choice questions ask you for fine distinctions between correct and nearly correct options. These distinctions not only deal with Recognition, but also involve the thinking processes of Synthesis, Analysis, and Application. Multiplechoice questions are made up of three key components: The STEM which states the problem or question to be answered, The CORRECT ANSWER which is one of the four possible choices representing the only correct response or best response. The DISTRACTORS which are the remaining options. These options may be plausible, but are either incorrect or not the 'best' possible answer. A Checklist of Do s & Don'ts in Answering Multiple Choice Questions: Read through each question completely and carefully. Avoid jumping to any conclusions about what you think the question is asking. If you know the answer to a question, mark it on the answer sheet and move on. (3 of 5)29/06/2005 2:16:27 PM

79 obc - Writing Successful Examinations If you are unable to make a choice and need to spend more time with the question, or if you answered the question but are not sure that you made the correct choice, circle or put a big? beside that question in the exam booklet, so you can come back to it later. Avoid getting bogged down on one question part way through the exam. It is much better to move on and finish all of the questions that you can answer and then come back later to address the problematic questions. For such problematic questions, if you do not know the answer, re-check the stem of the question; narrow your choices by eliminating any alternatives that you know are not correct. If two options still look equally appealing, compare each to the stem of the question, making sure that the one you eventually choose answers what is asked. If you are still not sure, make an educated guess (there is no penalty for wrong answers). Some individuals prefer to transfer all their responses to the answer sheet at the same time, once they have answered all the questions on the exam. Others prefer to mark their choice on the answer sheet as they go along. Regardless of which method you select, be sure that you have filled the necessary parts and appropriate bubbles on your answer sheet carefully in pencil! A multiple-choice exam offers you no opportunity for "partial credit." If you filled the wrong bubble, your answer is 100% wrong. Check often to ensure you are recording your answers in the right spots. For example, the scanner will not know that you made a mistake early on in answering Question #22 in the space for Question #23, and all your subsequent answers are the right answers but recorded in the wrong spots! Be very careful not to make any stray marks on the answer sheet used to record your answers. The scanner cannot distinguish between an accidental mark and one filled in as the answer. When the scanner detects two marks, it assumes the answer is incorrect. Then look over the questions again, change an answer only if you can logically justify the change. Don't use the same alternative (e.g. 'b') every time you guess the answer to a question you are unsure of. Eliminate any obviously incorrect alternatives and make an educated guess from those choices remaining. (4 of 5)29/06/2005 2:16:27 PM

80 obc - Writing Successful Examinations Don't pick your answer based on any apparent or suspected pattern of responses. For example, don't eliminate alternative 'c' just because you answered 'c' in the previous three responses. Don't try to determine whether there is any pattern to correct answers. Don't dismiss an alternative because it seems too obvious or too simple an answer. If you are well prepared for the exam, some of the questions will appear very straightforward to you. Take the time to check your work before you hand in your exam booklet and the answer sheet. Return all material as instructed by the invigilator. GOOD LUCK! central site OBC home about us contact search sitemap français Publications Licensing & Registration Interpretations Appeals & Approvals Training CodeNews Privacy External Links Disclaimer Copyright information: Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2002 Last Modified: August 2, (5 of 5)29/06/2005 2:16:27 PM

81 obc - Candidate Protocol Home / Qualification & Registration / Registered Code Agency / Candidate Protocol Candidate Protocol Examination Program - Candidate Protocol 1.0 General 1.1 An examination candidate must apply for an examination using the Examination Application at least 3 weeks in advance of the examination date. No applications will be accepted within 3 weeks of the examination date. Examinations are non-transferable. 1.2 Candidates will receive an Admission Letter informing them of the acceptance of their application and confirming the following information regarding their examination: Examination Name; Exam Language (English or French) Location; Date; Start time; and Specification of applicable Testing Accommodations (1 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

82 obc - Candidate Protocol 1.3 Candidates must be present at the examination 30 minutes prior to the examination start time in order to signin with the Invigilator. 1.4 Candidates must show at least one piece of recent government-issued identification bearing a photograph and signature, and their Admission Letter in order to receive an examination package containing their examination papers and materials. 1.5 The examination packages are to be left unopened until otherwise instructed by the Invigilator. 1.6 Each examination is 3 hours in length and contains 75 multiple-choice questions, except for the On-Site Sewage Inspector examination which is 2 ½ hours and contains 60 questions, and the On-Site Sewage Supervisor which is 2 hours and contains 50 questions. 1.7 Each multiple-choice question contains a choice between four possible answers, of which the candidate is to select the best answer. 1.8 The examination is open-book. Candidates may bring only the following: Building Code Act, 1992, as amended by the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 Ontario Building Code, 1997 (O.Reg. 403/97) as amended by O.Reg. 305/03 Supplementary Guidelines to the Ontario Building Code, 1997 as amended to September, 2003 (where referenced in an examination syllabus) The Code and Guide for Plumbing 1997 (O.Reg 403/97), as amended by O.Reg. 305/03 (where applicable) Code & Guide for Sewage Systems 1997 as amended to September, 2003 (where applicable) 1.9 Candidates are expected to bring their own non-programmable calculator. Laptop computers and CD-ROM (2 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

83 obc - Candidate Protocol versions of the Ontario Building Code are prohibited for use during the examination session All material required to write the examination will be supplied in the examination package. Each candidate will be given: An examination booklet; Answer sheet; Pencil; and Eraser All material supplied to a candidate must be returned at the completion of the examination Candidates may NOT use any other items than those listed above during the examination, including: Any unauthorised book, manuscript, manual, circular or similar document; and Electronic communication devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones, pagers, Blackberrys, and PDAs) 1.13 All electronic communication devices must be turned off throughout the examination Candidates will be asked to place their personal effects under their chairs prior to the commencement of the examination and until their examination is complete. Neither the Invigilator nor the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced articles Candidates that complete their examination prior to 15 minutes before the end of the examination period may hand in their examination package to the Invigilator and fill out the sign-out sheet prior to leaving the examination room. (3 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

84 obc - Candidate Protocol 1.16 Candidates are not permitted to leave the examination room in the last 15 minutes of the examination. Candidates who complete their work during the last 15 minutes must remain quietly seated until the Invigilator announces the end of the examination period The Invigilator will collect the examination packages at the end of the session and require each candidate to fill out the sign-out sheet. Candidates are to remain seated until dismissed and are NOT to hand-in their examination and materials during the last 15 minutes of the examination period. 2.0 Testing Accommodations 2.1 Candidates should refer to Examination Program Testing Accommodations if candidates have a disability that requires special accommodation. 2.2 Candidates that require the use of a translator, interpreter or reader should contact the Building and Development Branch no later than thirty (30) days before the examination sitting 3.0 Misconduct 3.1 The Invigilator may require a candidate to leave the examination if, in the opinion of the Invigilator, that candidate s conduct is disturbing to other candidates or is disrupting the smooth progress of the examination. This includes: Communicating with other candidates during the examination period; Passing calculators or other materials to other candidates during the examination period; and Smoking, eating or drinking during the examination period. 3.2 Candidates will be assigned a Fail mark and may not re-write that particular examination until the candidate has re-registered, paid the fee and six months has elapsed, if they do any of the following: (4 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

85 obc - Candidate Protocol Cheat; Mark up their Building Code and/or Supplementary Guidelines during the examination period; Use unauthorized materials; or Impersonate an examination candidate. 4.0 During the Examination 4.1 Candidates are to leave their identification on their desk throughout the duration of the examination. 4.2 Should a candidate claim that the examination supplied is not the examination they registered for, the candidate may write the examination supplied or may elect not to write and re-register for another examination. The re-registration fee will be waived if Ministry of Municipal Affairs supplied an erroneous examination. 4.3 Time will be called out at the end of 1 hour, 2 hours, as well as when 15 minutes are remaining in the allocated examination period. 4.4 No candidate is permitted to enter the examination room after the commencement of the examination 4.5 Candidates wishing to leave from the room to use the washroom must raise their hand and have their papers collected by the Invigilator. Their papers will be returned upon their return. Additional time will not be allocated for the time the candidate was away. If, in the Invigilator's opinion, examination security has not been maintained, the candidate's examination will be stopped. 4.6 Only one candidate will be permitted to be temporarily out of the examination room at any particular time. 4.7 Candidates are not permitted to be temporarily out of the examination room during the last 45 minutes of the (5 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

86 obc - Candidate Protocol examination period. 4.8 When so instructed, candidates MUST stop writing and await the Invigilator to collect the examination material. Failure to do so may result in a Fail mark. 5.0 Failed or Missed Examinations 5.1 If a candidate fails an examination, the candidate may apply to retake the examination. Candidates must reapply for the examination and pay the full examination fee for all examinations that are retaken as a result of failure. 5.2 If a candidate cannot attend a scheduled examination due to an illness, the candidate must notify the Building and Development Branch prior to the date of the examination with a letter from a qualified medical professional. 5.3 If a candidate misses an examination without notifying the Building and Development Branch, the candidate will be identified as a No Show on the Ministry s register and will forfeit the examination fee. The candidate may reapply for the examination and repay the examination fee. 6.0 After the Examination 6.1 An Examination Results Letter will be issued to all candidates who complete the examination. Completion status will not be disclosed by telephone, or in person. 6.2 Candidates may take an examination more than once; but must reapply each time with proper advance notice of 3 weeks. (6 of 7)29/06/2005 2:16:40 PM

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88 Sample Consolidated Test March 2005 Page 1 Building Code Qualification Examination Sample Examination TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM Page Sample examination - Table of Contents... 1 Sample examination (cover sheet)... 2 Sample general, CBO and RCA legal questions... 3 Sample house/small building questions... 6 Sample large buildings/complex buildings questions... 8 Sample large building advanced standing questions Sample fire protection questions Sample fire protection advanced standing questions Sample building structural questions Sample HVAC - house/building service questions Sample detection lighting and power questions Sample plumbing - house/plumbing - all buildings questions Answer key and primary code references for sample questions Note: 1. This document contains sample examination questions adapted from the examination question pools used to produce individual Building Code examinations. 2. Candidates should refer to the Building Code website, for important documents including relevant Examination Programs, Examination Syllabi, and Candidate Protocol. 3. The sample examination is divided into several topics. Each topic contains sample questions from one or more examination/qualification categories. Not all sample questions apply to each examination. Candidates should refer to the appropriate Examination Syllabus to determine which questions apply to a specific category. Sample Consolidated Test Question Bank March 2005 Copyright Queens Printer 2004

89 Sample Consolidated Test March 2005 Page 2 Building Code Qualification Examination Sample Examination (cover sheet) INSTRUCTIONS - READ CAREFULLY! Candidate's Full Name: Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) : Date of Examination: 1. DO NOT OPEN this examination until directed to do so by the proctor. 2. You may use only the following during this examination: - The 1992, Building Code Act, 1997 Ontario Building Code and Supplementary Guidelines as amended to reflect the changes introduced by the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act (formerly Bill 124) and O.Reg 305/03 - Non-programmable calculator Note: electronic versions of reference material are not permitted. 3. This examination contains 75 multiple choice questions. Each question carries equal weight. (Note: Some examinations are divided into sections. In these cases, the total score is based on the sum of the score obtained in each section.) 4. The pass mark for this examination is 70%. 5. Read each question and option carefully, then select the single best answer by filling in the letter bubble on the machine scoring answer sheet. Make sure the question number and your choice correspond to the correct location on the machine scoring answer sheet. 6. Use only the pencil provided. 7. You have three (3) hours to complete the examination. Attempt to answer all of the questions. There is no penalty for selecting a wrong answer. 8. This examination paper must be turned in with your machine scoring answer sheet. Make sure your name is entered on both this examination paper and the machine scoring answer sheet. Failure to do so may lead to your examination results not being accepted. 9. Examination candidates must abide by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' examination program candidate protocol. Sample Consolidated Test Question Bank March 2005 Copyright Queens Printer 2004