HCRA Competency Exam: Building Codes in Ontario

You must bring the 2012 Ontario Building Code Compendium (two-volume binder set) to this open-book exam. If you do not have a copy, you may purchase one here. You will have 60 days to complete this assessment from date of enrollment.

Areas of Assessment

Purpose and role of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Compendium

Understanding what the Building Codes govern

Building Code requirements relating to:

• Soil-bearing capacity and problematic soil conditions
• Structural materials and methods of assembly to reduce damage from
• movement
• The building envelope, keeping weather out and resolving simple issues
• Sound transmission into residential units and resolving simple problems 
• Heating and ventilation systems controlling indoor air quality
• Septic systems principles, design and operation
• Installation of interior finishes

Please note that the cost of the HCRA Exam includes access to the examination only. To better prepare for the exam and receive supporting course materials we recommend that you register for and attend the respective HCRA-approved course HCRA: Building Codes in Ontario.