IDA is proud to host a winter educational series on building codes

Register for the series before November 10, 2020 to enter your name in a draw for an all access pass to BUILDEXAlberta 2020 

 

Members | $60.00 per session | $200.00 for the series

Non-Member | $85.00 per session | $300.00 for the series  

 

November 25, 2020 | 12:00 – 14:00 |  National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition: Updates to Part 3

This seminar is 2 hours in length and includes a review of the technical updates to Part 3 of the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition.  The main topics addressed in this session include:

  • Guards and handrails,
  • Risers,
  • Stepped aisles,
  • Crossover floors,
  • Dance halls,
  • Smoke dampers,
  • Self-service storage buildings, and
  • Barrier-free accessibility: power operators, washrooms, grab bars, showers, physician’s clinics.

 

January 13, 2021 | 12:00 – 14:00 |  Mezzanines and Interconnected Floor Spaces

This is a 2 hour, intermediate to advanced level seminar.  It is recommended that participants have a good working knowledge of the Building Code to get the most out of this session.  This seminar is also accompanied by practical examples using a mezzanine flow chart.

This seminar includes the following topics:

  • How to classify a storey vs. a mezzanine,
  • Fire separation requirements & waivers for mezzanines,
  • Egress and exiting from mezzanines,
  • Special protection requirements for interconnected floors, and
  • Exemptions to special protection for interconnected floors.

 

February 10, 2021 | 12:00 – 14:00 |  Fire-Resistance Ratings

This seminar is 2 hours in length and is an intermediate to advanced level session.  This seminar will include a review of the following topics from the National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition:

  • Appendix D – Fire-Performance Ratings:
    • Discuss Appendix D fire ratings versus a ULC listed fire rated assembly,
    • Review component additive method for determining fire-resistance ratings of wood and steel framed walls, floors and roofs,
    • Review fire-resistance ratings using ceiling membranes,
    • Brief overview of fire-resistance ratings of concrete,
    • Understand how to calculate gypsum board thickness for fire-resistance ratings of steel columns.
  • Part 9 – Fire and Sound Resistance Tables
    • Overview and applicability of Tables,
    • Review various fire rated wall and floor designs,
    • Review and understand key stipulations, permissions and conditions to the Tables.

 

March 10, 2021 | 12:00 – 14:00 |  In Discussion With Those Who Have Successfully Navigated The Grey

A panel discussion with various consultants and designers on different case studies of unique building code applications

 

These CEUs are registered with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits. These credits will be accepted by most interior design Associations and State Boards.

IDA Winter Educational Series | Building Codes | IDCEC Approved

  • Wednesday Nov 25 2020, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Wednesday Jan 13 2021, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Wednesday Feb 10 2021, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Wednesday Mar 10 2021, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Zoom