Building Codes, Accessibility and Life Safety
The National Building Code of Canada, provincial codes and accessibility standards for architects.
ARCH-330 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned
Offered by HSM University · Architecture
Course content
- 1Why codes existComing
- 2Code structure: the NBC and provincial codesComing
- 3Occupancy classificationComing
- 4Building area and heightComing
- 5Construction typesComing
- 6Fire separations and compartmentsComing
- 7Means of egressComing
- 8Sprinklers and fire alarmComing
- 9Accessibility: NBC Section 3.8 and CSA B651Coming
- 10Energy codesComing
- 11Zoning versus building codesComing
- 12Code analysis projectComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The National Building Code of Canada, provincial codes and accessibility standards for architects.
Part of the Architecture stream, typically taken in year 3.