This seminar will provide attendees with information on how to properly conduct the Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems and Fire Pumps. Fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are installed in stages, and in some jurisdictions across Canada inspections are required during the construction of the building. The standards provide guidance [...]
Join us for the Gathering on Housing Technical Knowledge conference, September 24-25, 2024, at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau, QC The conference is dedicated to advancing housing solutions in Indigenous communities. From increasing disaster resilience of homes and mitigating climate impacts, to exploring the use of 3-D cameras for building code compliance. Discover [...]
Tentative Technical Schedule Companion Program Keynote speaker – Jon MontgomeryJon’s life has been a whirlwind since his Olympic win in skeleton racing at the Vancouver Whistler Olympics in 2010. His big-time podium moment and his now-famous victory “beer-walk” through Whistler Village have paved the way for Montgomery to continue to find [...]
This seminar will provide attendees with information and recommended best practices on legacy AFFF foam systems. AFFF foam systems have been utilized for ignitable liquid firefighting for the past 40+ years. While an excellent extinguishing agent, the fluorinated compounds in AFFF have come under scrutiny in the past several years, with restrictions or outright [...]
Grow your knowledge and expertise with the most comprehensive building safety education sessions. Building Tours are available on Sunday, October 20 (sign up for these tours during the registration process). New Insight Sessions are available on Monday, October 21, and are included in full conference registration. Sessions will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Be sure to arrive early [...]
Register Here Credit Card payments are available online only. You can also request an invoice online. MBOA is hosting and welcoming the Alliance of Canadian Building Officials Association Board of Directors at this event! MBOA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 24th at 8:00 am - Hot breakfast provided. Program [...]
ACBOA is scheduled to hold its Fall 2024 Board Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at MBOA’s AGM and Conference October 23-24, 2024. Download PDF
Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide a method of reviewing plans and other fire sprinkler documents that is efficient and thorough. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through [...]
Explore general fire pump design requirements in NFPA 20: The Standard for the installation of Stationary pumps for Fire Protection. This program will include a detailed walkthrough of fire pump sizing, design and layout, high rise requirements including defining high rise and a very tall buildings. We will also explore Pumps for Multiple Water Supplies. Explore [...]
This program provides the participant with the requirements for design, layout, installation, and acceptance testing of standpipe systems using NFPA 14. Through discussion and activities, the seminar will address topics such as system pressures, the challenges of tall buildings, requirements for horizontal standpipes and the acceptance requirements for standpipe systems. Register [...]
Registration is now open for the upcoming SBOA Conference. Please follow the link below to access the registration process as well as the program guide. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!! Conference is from May 14-16, 2025 @ The Atlas hotel in Regina. Registration closes May 7th, 2025. Registration Link Hotel Booking Link [...]
Join us for ACBOA’s Annual General Meeting, taking place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST) at The Atlas Hotel, located at: 4177 Albert StreetRegina, SKS4S 3R6