Description

Know the Code: Understanding the Nova Scotia Building Code

FREE 3-Day Code Training

Get Code Ready.

Know the Code: Understanding the Nova Scotia Building Code is a practical three-day training program designed to help participants develop or strengthen their understanding of the Nova Scotia Building Code and build confidence in navigating and applying code requirements.

The training focuses on key requirements of the National Building Code 2020, as adopted in Nova Scotia, with an emphasis on Part 9 – Housing and Small Buildings. One full day of the three-day program is dedicated to Section 9.36 – Energy Efficiency, providing participants with a focused understanding of energy efficiency requirements and how they apply to residential construction in Nova Scotia.

Through practical, accessible instruction, participants will learn how to navigate and interpret building code requirements, understand how different requirements apply, and strengthen their overall knowledge of the code as it relates to residential construction in Nova Scotia.

Know the Code is designed for a wide range of participants, including builders, renovators, contractors, tradespeople, building officials, designers, students, those entering or exploring careers in residential construction, and anyone interested in strengthening their knowledge of the Nova Scotia Building Code.

No previous building code experience is required.

What You’ll Learn

Over the three-day program, participants will explore:

• How to navigate and interpret the National Building Code 2020
• Key Part 9 requirements for housing and small buildings
• Section 9.36 energy efficiency requirements, with a full day dedicated to this section
• How building code requirements apply to residential construction in Nova Scotia
• Practical approaches to understanding and applying building code requirements
• How to build greater confidence when navigating the Nova Scotia Building Code

Whether you are new to the building code, entering or exploring the residential construction sector, or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, Know the Code will provide practical information and tools to help you better understand and confidently navigate the Nova Scotia Building Code.

Three days. Practical training. No previous building code experience required.

Participants who attend and complete the full three-day training will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Get Code Ready.

Know the Code: Understanding the Nova Scotia Building Code is delivered by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia (CHBA NS) with the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. CHBA NS thanks the Province for supporting this training and helping make it available to participants across Nova Scotia.