BUILDING CODE: Renovations & Upgrading to Existing Buildings

Working on an existing building? This session breaks down how the City of Winnipeg Building Bylaw, Manitoba Building Code, and Manitoba Fire Code apply to renovations, upgrades, and changes of use. You’ll also learn how the Richardson Report can be applied to the rehabilitation and reuse of some buildings.

We’ll cover what triggers full Code compliance, where “grandfathering” applies, and how upgrading orders come into play. Using case examples and workshop problems, you’ll get a practical understanding of how to navigate upgrades, additions, and changes of use while staying compliant.

Topics:

• City of Winnipeg Building Bylaw 4555/87, Manitoba Building Code, and Manitoba Fire Code requirements
• Major occupancy classification and building use
• Change of use: City of Winnipeg Building Bylaw vs. Zoning Bylaw definitions
• Upgrading orders by the City of Winnipeg Fire Department
• Special upgrading bylaws
• Interior alteration permits – with and without change in use
• Nonconforming rights (grandfathering) and upgrading triggers
• Horizontal and vertical building additions
• Structural upgrading requirements
• Richardson Report: Fire Risk Indices, background, and practical applications
• Example problems and workshop exercises

BONUS!  Included in your course registration is Building Code Software designed and maintained by John Frye.  This is exclusive software that you will NOT find anywhere else!

• Dr. John Frye
• Geoff Mikolayenko, Administrator of Commercial Inspections, City of Winnipeg
• Shawn Krenz, Senior Building Plan Examiner, City of Winnipeg

This course is ideal for anyone involved in ICI construction projects where Part 3 of the NBCC applies, including: 

• Contractors responsible for code compliance, permitting and coordination during construction
• Architects and Engineers involved in building design and code analysis
• Interior Designers and Technologists working on layouts, finishes and occupancy considerations
• Project Managers and Site Supervisors who need to understand code impacts during construction and inspection
• Building Officials or Facility Owners looking to better understand design requirements and limitations

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.