Updated for conformance with the 2024 Ontario Building Code! Please note that this course was previously titled Framing Fundamentals.

A workshop discussing detailed framing topics with an emphasis on how framing concepts relate to specific Code articles. The intent is to help the building inspector or plans examiner understand complex framing concepts and to understand when they are reviewing framing within the confines of the OBC Part 9, or when need to obtain professional design.

This workshop is a detailed discussion centred on many of the complex framing concepts building inspectors and plans examiners encounter every day. Framing details and scenarios will be discussed with supporting diagrams, physical models, interactive discussion and illustrated details. The course participant will be able to build confidence in understanding the path to Building Code compliance for complicated framing scenarios. A resource manual is included which will provide the participant with a helpful guide to use on the job.

Wall, Floor and Roof Framing