BUILDING CODE: Means of Egress - Exits and Access to Exits

Knowing how people get out of a building safely is one of the most important parts of code compliance. This two-part session walks through the NBC requirements for exits, travel distances, stair design, exit capacity, and more. Whether you’re working on a new build or retrofitting an existing space, you’ll see how Section 3.4 of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) applies to buildings regulated under Part 3.

An understanding of means of egress requirements is fundamental to any code analysis and needs to be considered early in the design stage. It’s equally important when analyzing existing buildings, where exit capacity can be a critical factor. Designers and constructors alike must be confident in how these rules are applied.

Topics:

• Relevant Code Definitions
• Means of egress
• Types of exits
• Access to exit
• Number of exits required - Single exit permitted
• Location of exits
• Travel distance measurement
• Integrity of exits
• Fire separation requirements for exits
• Exits requirements for mezzanines
• Stair, guard and handrail requirements
• Horizontal exits
• 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.