Sessions
AMA Building Technical Session
Thursday October 19 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Alberta Municipal Affairs Building Administrator, Paul Chang, as he walks through this building discipline session. Learn about some of the changes to the upcoming National Building Code – Alberta Edition, while reviewing interpretations of province wide variances on Codes and Standards. Discuss Technical changes, explore the Harmonization Project and gain insight into the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation.
CCMC Compliance with the Building Code
Thursday October 19| 11:00am-12:00pm
Join Jason Urquhart as he discusses how the Canadian Construction Materials Centre evaluates innovative construction materials for compliance with the Building Code. He will also give an overview of current initiatives for at the National Research Council for climate change adaptation and mitigation within the NRC’s Construction Research Centre.
Encapsulated Mass Timber: a new construction type for the 2020 NBC
Thursday October 19| 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join Noah as he discusses fire-related national building, and fire code changes related to the new construction type – Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC). Learn about the ongoing fire research that is being conducted on mass timber construction.
Energy Efficiency and beyond Changes to 9.36 and the increasing importance of Energy Advisors
Friday October 20| 8:30am-9:30am
Join Tyler as he shares the upcoming changes to the NBC and NBC Alberta Edition in 9.36 Electrical Efficiency. Discover why more Registered Energy Advisors (R.EA) are being consulted to navigate the complexity, while understanding how SCO’s can benefit from independent and qualified review provided by Energy Advisors, and the EnerGuide rating system.
CSA Standards A277, Z250 and Z252 for Prefabricated Buildings and Modular High-Rise Construction
Friday October 20| 9:40am-10:40am
Join Khaled as he discusses standards for prefabricated buildings and modular high-rise construction.
Delivery Standards in the Building Discipline
Bill Crozier
Friday October 20| 9:40am-10:40am
Join Bill as he discusses Municipal Management Plans and the Technical Service Delivery Standards in the Building Discipline. Understand the compliance obligations of municipalities, along with design and field review collaboration requirements between owners and professionals pertaining to the Safety Codes Act.
Modular Housing
Thursday October 19 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Gain insight through Bryce’s MHAPP and modular housing experience and understand the practices pertaining to this industry. Gain membership demographics insight, as well as the importance of offering affordable housing in Alberta.
Smooth Moving for all Ages and Abilities
Thursday October 19 | 11:00am-12:00pm
This session will provide participants with some basic knowledge of Universal Design (UD) by discussing what it is and why it is so important. Discuss the seven principles of UD including real world example of the good, the bad and the ugly. Gain insight on the policies, guidelines and other documents that can be used to create a more accessible built environment. Be inspired to redesign our streets, spaces and places for people of all ages and abilities.
Universal Design Workshop
Thursday October 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
This structured activity will give you an opportunity to explore different Universal Designs and determine potential barriers to structures. Collaborate with other safety codes professionals, engage in critical thinking and generate new ideas in this hands-on workshop.
What Authentication to Look For, and What’s in a Name?
Thursday October 19 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Join APEGA Director of Professional Practice, Allan Ng, and Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Andy Smith as they share about engineering authentication, while differentiating Professional Engineers, Professional Technologists and Professional Licensees. Understand the duties of APEGA and more about their procedures, expected processes and much more.
AMA Fire Technical Session
Thursday October 19 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Get technical with the trends and innovation in the fire discipline. Municipal Affairs will be talking about the upcoming code changes.
CAN/ULC-S561:2020
Thursday October 19 | 9:40am-10:40am
Join Justin as he discusses the fire signal receiving centers and systems, in relation to CAN/ULC-S561:2020. Understand the importance of ensuring installation and monitoring of systems is meeting industry standards.
Fire Investigator Scene Safety
Thursday October 19 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join Scott as he hosts a session on Fire Investigator Scene Safety and shares his expertise in fire investigations. Learn the importance of scene safety and understand the precautions in preventing further disaster from occurring.
Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Project:
An Overview
Friday October 20| 9:40am-10:40am
Discover the outcomes of large-scale fire tests on mass timber structures as Marc walks through the results of the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Project (MTDFTP). Discuss the series of tests that led to the approval of tall and large mass timber buildings in Canada during this seminar.
AMA Electrical Technical Session
Thursday October 19 | 11:00am-12:00pm
This joint Alberta Municipal Affairs electrical workshop is going to explore the Alberta electrical codes and discuss electrical updates in the industry. Gregg Marshall will share a brief refresher on the Alberta Electrical Utility Code, while Provincial Electrical Administrator, Kevin Glubrecht reviews Energy Storage Systems and speaks on electrical updates in the Alberta safety codes environment.
Lightning Protection as a Building Safety System
Thursday October 19 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Gain valuable insight from Simon as he discusses Lightning Protection as an Building Safety System, through his experience and expertise.
Preparing Canada’s Infrastructure for Climate Change
Thursday October 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
This presentation focuses on CSA Group efforts in Climate Change adaptation and mitigation, including those associated with infrastructure, and the foundational Canadian Electrical Code series. Incorporating climate change considerations into standards and guidelines will help guide how infrastructure, and a variety of products and systems, are designed, built and operated to withstand more frequent and severe weather events, and support the safety and well-being of Canadians.
Residential Energy Storage Systems Based on the 2021 CE Code
Friday October 20| 8:30am-9:30am
Gain insight to Residential Energy Storage Systems, based on the 2021 CE Code from this multiple subcommittee chairman, while understanding the pivotal role battery storage systems play in residential green energy storage systems.
The Future of Solar and Storage
Thursday October 19 | 9:40am-10:40am
Join Ed Knaggs, as he discusses the rapidly growing solar and storage market and how this industry is adapting. Learn about the progression, technology, codes, and the standards as they attempt to catch up to this evolving energy market. Discover the affected standards and regulations and what the future of solar and storage is going to look like in the future.
AMA Plumbing & Gas Technical Session
Thursday October 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Get technical with the trends and innovation in the plumbing and gas disciplines. Municipal Affairs will be talking about the upcoming code changes.
ATCO’s Hydrogen Project
Thursday October 19 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Committed to achieving Canada’s net zero by 2050 goals, ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. has undertaken several decarbonization projects. ATCO plans to commission North America’s first 100% hydrogen home and commercial buildings in late 2023/early 2024. Examine the strategy, planning, and execution that ATCO is undertaking related to design, construction, change management, and public engagement to make ATCO’s hydrogen projects a success.
Applying Hydronic Heating Regulations
Friday October 20| 9:40am-10:40am
Join Dave as he discusses CSA B214 and how it fits within the building code and inspections. Specific topics include various installation components, proper installation, and workmanship. He will also talk about the differences with the Air-to-Water Heat Pumps in a hydronic system and adding new technology to an existing system.
CSA B149.3 Field Approval: An Industrial Contractor’s Perspective
Thursday October 19 | 9:40am-10:40am
Join Justin as he discusses the fields approval of fuel-burning appliances and equipment pertaining to CSA B149.3:20. Learn about the requirements for portable appliances, generators, compressors/pressure boosters, engines and turbines. Discuss the risk-based program for determining requirements for an appliance in a complex and integrated facility.
Administrative Penalty Program
Friday October 20 | 8:30am-9:30am
Explore the Administrative Penalties Program’s relationship with the Safety Codes Act. Gain insight into the processes involved in penalty assessment for non-compliance. Join in on the discussion and ask the questions during this unique session by Municipal Affairs.
Curriculum Modernization
Safety Codes Council
Thursday October 19 | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Gain the knowledge from the Safety Codes Council on the innovative steps that are being taken to modernize the Safety Codes Officer curriculum. Discover what is new and what you can expect in furthering your education.
Orders and Variances
Safety Codes Council
Thursday October 19 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
The Safety Codes Council Accreditation team will walk you through the changes and advancements in Order and Variances within the Safety Codes Act.