OBC Large Buildings case studies
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The OBC Large Buildings examination is a qualification exam for practitioners who design, review, or inspect larger and more complex buildings under the Ontario Building Code. It is typically taken by architects, engineers, technologists, consultants, and municipal plans examiners or inspectors who need to demonstrate code competence for buildings beyond the scope of Part 9 housing and small building provisions. The OBC Large Buildings case studies are 5 cases and about 2,367 words.
1Sprinklered Warehouse Addition and Construction Type
A developer owns a one-storey, 4,500 m² warehouse of combustible construction that has been fully sprinklered throughout its life. A 1,200 m² rear addition is proposed.
478 words, about 2 min2High-Rise Office Renovation: Occupant Load and Exit Capacity
An existing 12-storey office tower is being renovated floor by floor. On a typical floor of 1,400 m², the tenant proposes open-plan workstations for 130 people, two meeting rooms of 40 m² each, a 60 m² lunch room, and a server room.
539 words, about 3 min3Mixed-Use Podium: Occupancy Separation and Fire-Resistance
A new 6-storey mixed-use building has a 2-storey podium of retail (Group E/M) and a 4-storey tower of residential suites above, with one level of underground parking. The podium is 3,000 m² per floor; the tower is 1,800 m² per floor.
474 words, about 2 min4Energy Code Trade-Off for a Curtain-Wall Office
A 10-storey office building has a fully glazed curtain wall with a proposed window-to-wall ratio of 62% on all faces. The mechanical designer proposes a variable refrigerant flow system with heat recovery and a dedicated outdoor air system.
430 words, about 2 min5Plumbing and Life Safety in a Large Residential Tower
A 22-storey residential tower has 180 suites, a shared laundry room, a parkade, and a rooftop amenity. The plumbing designer proposes a single stacked drainage system with one vent stack, and the fire protection designer proposes a combined standpipe and sprinkler system with a single riser.
446 words, about 2 min