National Building Codes – Part 3 (Supplemantary)

Interactive Online Course

• Tentative Start Date: Spring 2021 
• Day/Time: Fridays, 8:00-9:45 pm EDT
• Length:  2 Weeks (4 hours)
• Instructor: Ms. Masoudeh Nooraei

Important Notes: 

• A “Certificate of Completion” will be awarded to you, if you complete the course.

Course Description

Building Code for Architects is a technical course, which focuses on Parts 3 & 9 of the National Building Code. In part 3 section, large building classification and construction Will be discussed. The curriculum covers separation of major occupancies; building area and height; streets, building size and construction;  fire separations and fire-resistance ratings; firewalls; Spatial Separation Requirements; closures; Exit & Egress, mezzanines and interconnected floor spaces; Barrier-free requirements and alternative solutions.
In part 9 section, we will go over the code requirements for small buildings & houses in terms of structural requirements; design of areas & spaces; Stairs, ramps, handrails & guards; means of egress and fire protection.

Course Material:

You need to have either a hard copy or a PDF version of the National Building Code. The course organizers can provide you with the PDF version, if needed.