Building Code: Means of Egress - Exits and Access to Exits (NBCC 2020)

These two half-day session will provide you with a basic understanding of the application of Section 3.4. Exits of the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the Code.

An understanding of the means of egress requirements (the ways out of a building) is fundamental to any code analysis and must be applied in the early stages of building design. It is equally important to the analysis of the exit capacity in existing buildings.

Designers and constructors alike must be aware of the requirements applicable to the means of egress.

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!

NOTE: In anticipation of the pending adoption of the 2020 NBCC in Manitoba this training will be based on the 2020 code. References will be made to the 2010 and 2015 NBCC to identify any differences and changes.  A brief overview of what's new in the 2020 NBCC will also be presented.  

2024 - 2025 Course Schedule

WCA is proud to offer nine Building Code & Fire Protection topics designed to provide you with a basic understanding of Part 3 of the NBCC 2020 and NFC 2020. Click here for a complete list of topics and dates: 2024-2025 Building Code Course Schedule

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

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

Included in the software is a program set of over a dozen programs based on the requirements of Part 3 of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC). These programs are designed to assist in the analysis and application of the code requirements to buildings regulated by Part 3 of the NBCC. These programs may be downloaded and will also be a valuable training tool within design and construction offices.

Included in the program set are:

• Subsection 3.2.2. 1975 NBCC to 2015 NBCC
• Exit Analysis
• Mezzanine Analysis
• Accessibility with Manitoba amendments
• Firewall requirements
• Code definitions
• Effective dates for codes and bylaws in Manitoba
• Topics of the 2020 National Fire Code of Canada

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.