The new “Quick Check for Farm Structures” flipchart is now hot off the presses and available for purchase.  Check the OBOA website www.oboa.on.ca for ordering information.

This is a wonderful new tool similar to and inspired by the “Quick Check for Housing” flipchart.  This tool has been developed in collaboration with OMAFRA and MOE. 
The OBOA was well represented by Building Officials from Oxford County, led by recently retired Jim Harmer.

This flipchart covers the recently revised procedural changes introduced by OMAFRA to streamline the Nutrient Management Plan approvals process required prior to the issuance of building permits.
Examples of the new forms are contained in the Appendices of this flipchart.

In conjunction with the release of this new tool, OMAFRA and OBOA are offering a half day workshop to further explain the flipchart and how to use it.  The workshop is being offered through our Chapter Network, so if you are interested in attending a workshop in your area, contact your Chapter Chair.  For those who are interested, OMAFRA is also prepared to offer a half day workshop in conjunction with the “Quick Check” workshop to delve deeper into MDS (Minimum Distance Separation) and/or NMP (Nutrient Management Plan) training – again, contact your Chapter Chair.

Training Objectives of the “Quick Check” workshop:

• Inform building inspectors of the contents of the Quick Check
• Review key components of a Nutrient Management Plan
• When a Nutrient Management Strategy is required
• Nutrient storage siting
• Contents of the Record of Approval
• Engineering requirements
• Minimum Distance Separation
• Building Permit Checklist for Livestock Buildings

Chris Peck, CBCO, Director 

Available in English or French.

On February 9th the Board of Directors approved the funding for the development of a new OBOA SB12 training course. Michael Lio of Lio & Associates is preparing this new 2 day course for the OBOA which should be ready for delivery by mid April 2012.

Currently, we are also finalizing an agreement with HROI Inc. and Dow Corning regarding a new EIS (Exterior Insulating Sheathing) online course which will be available for delivery this spring. Further details will follow when the course is ready for delivery.

In addition, discussions are ongoing with the Canadian Onsite Wastewater Institute for the OBOA to offer their web based Onsite Wastewater course. This is a new training model for the OBOA and we look forward to offering this course online. We hope to have this course available for delivery this spring.
Further details will follow when the course is ready for delivery.

Please feel free to contact Pier De Simone, Education & Training Chair at pdesimone@city.windsor.on.ca if you have any questions on these initiatives.

Safe and efficient construction in our communities requires a high caliber of expertise among municipal building officials, builders, design professionals and other Building Code users. Keeping up-to-date on the Building Code also promotes building safety and efficient construction within the province. Those involved in the enforcement of the Building Code Act and Regulations as well as people involved in the design and supervision of construction must also keep abreast of new techniques and current Building Code requirements.

As an authorized delivery agent for the MMAH the OBOA's courses are designed assuming that the participants have the prerequisite knowledge to begin the course. In some cases, the prerequisite knowledge is contained in other courses, which should be completed before you begin your chosen course. If you choose not to take the prerequisite course, you should acquire the knowledge through other means. Training Courses are delivered in an adult learning environment. This training is has been developed and intended to be delivered to a larger percentage of what is to be considered municipal building officials, builders, design professionals and other Building Code users, a Ministry recommended timeline is enforced while participating in classes focusing on the building code. Training is delivered in a set environment.

All courses require the student to have their own copy of the latest edition of the Ontario Building Code. In addition, some courses will require that the student have their own copy of certain reference material including, Supplementary Guidelines, Referenced Standards and other supporting material such as a calculator.

Seats still available for:

Part 12 All Buildings - 2006 | Various locations.

Complex Buildings - 2006 | Available in Thunder Bay and at the OBOA Office

Building Officials and the Law | May 14 -18 at the OBOA Office other locations also available.

Plan Examination - Basic - 2006 | April 16-20 at the OBOA Office.

Pier De Simone, CBCO, Education & Training Chair

At the recent meeting of the OBOA Board of Directors, the following people were approved for Certification:

Certification is a recognition and celebration of the professionalism and expertise of our members which is readily recognized throughout the building industry.
CBCO truly is “The Step Above.”  Congratulations to each of these members for your recent proferrment and for achieving this high and prestigious level of professionalism. 

Chris Peck, CBCO, Certification Chair

Will you be covered?

Recently Municipalities have been asked by insurance providers to provide proof of Qualifications for their inspectors.

Intern Inspectors meet the requirements for Qualifications set out in the Code under Part 3 Div. C.

 Enrolment Criteria 

Prior to enrolment in the Internship Program, an intern must have one of the following completed:

a) One of the Ministry’s Legal/Process examinations (General, CBO, RCA or Designer);
b) Possess not less than five (5) years verified experience as a building official or building practitioner or
c) An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in the area of practice.

Apply to Comply. Internship website

Some handy Internship Links: Approved Interns | Q&A | Documentation | Application process (flowchart)

The Internship Program will include a supervised practical internship in addition to the necessary training to achieve Provincial Qualification. A Provincially qualified inspector or chief building official as required by Division C, Article 3.1.4.2 of the Ontario Building Code will provide the mentorship.  The mentor must be an OBOA member and will also need to demonstrate compliance with the procedures of a supervising and reporting program to be established between the OBOA, the Mentor (and /or the municipality) and the Intern for the purposes of monitoring the progress and fulfillment of the Internship.

Alan Shaw, CBCO, Vice President & Internship Chair

The Chapter Network in an inaugural part of the OBOA. I would encourage all OBOA members to join their local Chapter and attend the local Chapter meetings.
These meetings initiate the information and discussion needed to keep the OBOA active and always moving forward. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to discuss with your Chapter Chair.
The Chapter Chair can bring these items forward at the Chapter Chairs meeting coming up in April.

The Next Chapter Chairs meeting is scheduled for April 13th and 14th in Toronto at the Holiday Inn (Toronto International Airport). Friday April 13th will be the Chapter Chairs Dinner, and Saturday April 14th is the meeting. Further details will follow.

The Tom Powdrill Award (Chapter of the Year) is awarded to the Chapter who have fulfilled or exceeded the duties of a Chapter in a timely manner and has demonstrated a proactive participation in furthering the aims and objectives of the Association by hosting educational courses and seminars. This year’s Theme “Implementing the Plan” reflects the Strategic Plan 2012+. Chapter Chairs will receive additional information on the Tom Powdrill Award via e-mail.

Your Chapter Chairs have been submitting their Chapter Annual Reports. The reports received are listed on the OBOA website at http://www.oboa.on.ca/cgi-bin/areports/.
Please continue to submit your reports by the April Chapter Chairs meeting. It would be a great achievement to have all the reports in by this time, succeeding the previous record held by Alan Shaw (previous CC Liaison) of 21 out of 22.

Respectfully Submitted:

Norm Allen, CBCO, CRBO
Chapter Liaison Chair
 

The Bluewater Chapter of the OBOA will be hosting their Annual Builders’ Forum on March 28, 2012 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre located at 1900 3^rd Ave. East, Owen Sound. As in years past, we will have several speakers giving presentations on the latest industry issues that are of concern to both Builders and Building Officials. Cost is $35.00 per person before March 16^th or $40.00 after that date and at the door. Please Contact Brian Green at bgreen@owensound.ca for more information. We hope to see you there.

OBOA is pleased to present an auspicious roster of exhibitors, manufacturers & vendors at our event!
Visit the OBOA website to learn more about Exhibitor Opportunities

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