BUILDING CODE: Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection

Spatial separation rules drive big design decisions: how close a building can sit to a property line, how much glass you can use, and what level of fire resistance your walls need. This session cuts through the code language and shows you how to apply Subsection 3.2.3 of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) on real projects. You’ll learn how to work the NBC tables, calculate limiting distances, and design compliant building faces without costly surprises.

Topics:

• City of Winnipeg Part 3 Design Summary for Spatial Separation Requirements
• Relevant Code Definitions
• Background to the Spatial Separation Requirement of the NBCC
• Determining the Percentage of Unprotected Openings Permitted for a Given Limiting Distance Using Tables 3.2.3.1. B., C., D., and E. of the 2015 NBCC
• Determining the Required Limiting Distance for a Given Area of Unprotected Openings Tables 3.2.3.1. B., C., D., and E. of the 2015 NBCC
• Reducing the Area of the Exposing Building Face by Compartmentation
• Construction of the Exposing Building Face
• Unlimited Unprotected Openings
• Protection of Exit Facilities
• Wall Exposed to Another Wall
• Workshop Problems

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!

Anyone who deals with Part 3 of the NBCC in the ICI construction industry, including: 

• Contractors
• Architects
• Technologists
• Engineers
• Interior Designers

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

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.