Description
2024 BES Session: Achieving Building Envelope Durability Using CSA S478
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada. This course includes the following components:
- recording of the live session
- a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions
- two surveys required to claim continuing education credit
Description
The premature expense of rehabilitating buildings has been an issue for decades. In 1994, CSA produced a guideline document to improve building durability. In 2019, that guideline was upgraded to a consensus standard that is ready to be adopted by the model National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). CSA S478 provides a process for developing durability in the envelope of buildings designed under Parts 3, 4, and 5 of the NBCC and regulations using the NBCC. It responds to the requirements of NBCC 5.1.5.2 to provide durable design by setting out a standard way to demonstrate through the design process how to make the relevant elements in the building envelope achieve a target durability level. The standard is supported by all sectors of the design industry, including design professionals, insurers, and contractors, each of whom seeks an accepted process for achieving a target durability level. This session will highlight the processes set out by CSA S478 and the benefits to users.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Gerald Genge, LL.M., P.Eng., BSS, ODACC Adjudicator
Adjudicator/Mediator
Genge Consulting Adjudication and Consulting
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Credit Start Date 8/12/24 Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: BES24_17_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:
- Complete the summative assessment
- Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey
After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion. Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org
To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:
- Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)
AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
At the end of this session, the attendee will be able to:
- Recognize that following the principles put forth in CSA S478 will reduce the risk associated with inadequate building envelope performance.
- Explain how to employ CSA S478 in design and construction to achieve a durable building envelope.
- Take the first steps in creating a durability plan for the life of the building to maintain the initial design objectives.
- Discuss with the project team the benefits of employing a recognized standard for achieving the design and service life of building elements to manage risk, improve performance, and control unwarranted changes during construction.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and CEH
Learning Credits
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