This course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of the Building Code in the area to gain competence in the practice of Part 9 – Building Envelope requirements in housing. The NBC House Building Envelope course focuses on the critical details with regards to the environmental separation between the indoor and outdoor building elements.
The course provides participants with an introduction to the Building Code focusing on the perimeter building envelope including below-grade components, insulation requirements, air barrier, vapour barrier and exterior finishes.
The course is completed with an exam in which participants require a passing grade of 70% applicable for code certification.
- Teacher: Claude Lawrenson