Technical Session Webinars
Below, you’ll find free recordings from past technical sessions. Safety codes officers can report continuing education credits under the webinar category.
Variances, Refusals, and Appeals: Gearing Up for Innovation and Safety
This webinar discusses how to assess and manage variance requests under the Safety Codes Act and clarifies the responsibilities of safety codes officers and administrators when evaluating, issuing, or refusing variances. Recorded December 20, 2021.
3 credits
Continuing Education Information Session
Information session on the continuing education program presented by a Council program advisor. Includes credit categories, audits, and how to report your credits through Council Connect. Recorded November 4, 2021.
2 credits
Building Code for Electrical SCOs
This session highlights key updates to Alberta’s building and electrical codes, focusing on smoke and CO alarms, lighting, and construction standards to aid safety codes officers in ensuring compliance and safety. View the presentation slides here.
3 credits
Electrical Technical Session
An overview of Alberta’s electrical codes, focusing on distinctions between the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and the Alberta Electric Utility Code. September 25, 2020. View the presentation slides here. Question 4: Substation Fence Grounding.
Inspecting Lightning Protection Systems
A half-day virtual seminar on lightning protection systems provided by the Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta (EIAA) and sponsored by the Safety Codes Council. Recorded September 30, 2022.
4 credits
National Building Code of Canada 2020: Section 9.36 Code Update
This webinar explores best practices and standards for designing, installing, and inspecting wood trusses in Alberta. Key topics include proper bracing techniques, recent updates to standards, and insights into the latest building code requirements. Presented by the Wood Truss Association of Alberta. Recorded June 11, 2021.
5 credits
Wood Truss Construction
An overview of the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB), focusing on its application, updates, and best practices for compliance. Key topics include energy modelling, thermal bridging, air leakage, and upcoming changes in the 2020 NECB.
Recorded October 15, 2021.
3 credits
12-Storey EMTC Building and Fire Code Variance
This webinar provides an overview of the development and safety standards for 12-story encapsulated mass timber construction (EMTC). Key topics include fire resistance, encapsulation ratings, building code updates, and design considerations for mass timber buildings, with insights into changes to national and provincial codes. Recorded November 19, 2020. View the full presentation.
3 credits
Plumbing and Gas Technical Session
This webinar covers key updates to the 2020 B149 gas codes, including combustion air requirements, test port sizing, new annexes, and regulatory changes. It provides practical guidance and examples to help safety codes officers and industry professionals ensure compliance and manage variances effectively.
3 credits
National Plumbing Code of Canada 2022
Code update webinar on key changes to the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020. Presented by Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Recorded April 20, 2023.
5 credits
National Plumbing Code of Canada 2022
Code update webinar on key changes to the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020. Presented by Alberta Municipal Affairs. Recorded April 20, 2023.
5 credits
Combustible Dust
This webinar explores the fire hazards of combustible dust in various industries. It covers dust collection system basics, safety measures, relevant codes and standards, and a case study on best practices for prevention. Presented by Francis Petit, professional engineer and specialist in dust collection. Recorded January 21, 2022.
3 credits
Firestop
This webinar discusses firestop systems and regulations, including firestop applications and relevant code requirements. Key topics include the importance of fire resistance ratings, proper installation techniques, common firestop materials, and inspection best practices. Presented by Cody Owens and Andre Benitsky from Hilti Canada. Recorded September 3, 2021.
3 credits
Free Learning Modules
Short, free lessons from Council courses.
Safety codes officers can report five credits per lesson.
Site Inspection Best Practices: Tune Up
Refresh your approach to site inspections with this lesson on best practices. Recommended for all safety codes officers.
This lesson comes from the Site-Inspection Best Practices: Positive Habits for Positive Results workshop offered by the Council.
National Plumbing Code 2020 – Section 2.7 Non-Potable Water Systems
This module is a new addition to the plumbing course National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 (100233). This lesson is primarily intended for plumbing safety codes officers.