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CSA Group has a suite of training products to help you understand and apply the standards you use every day. CSA Group also offers subscription packages to make the CSA standards you need more easily accessible.

National Model Building Codes of Canada

CSA Group is now a distributor of the national model codes, user guides, and commentaries published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).

The National Building Code (NBC), the National Fire Code (NFC), the National Plumbing Code (NPC), and the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) reference numerous CSA Group standards. Code users can now access these essential documents and the CSA standards referenced within them from the CSA Store.

National Model Building Code Subscription Collections

CSA’s national code collections provide easy access to NRC codes and the CSA standards that are referenced within them. With one convenient annual payment, your access to the current standards and previous editions is easier than ever. It’s the most economical way to access the CSA referenced standards.

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FREE National Energy Code for Buildings Training

Online training for the NECB 2017 is now available for no-fee in English and French on the CSA Store. Furthering knowledge and adoption of the NECB 2017 contributes to the improved energy efficiency of new buildings and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NECB 2017 – Contractors | online, 4 hours

Tailored specifically for contractors and installers, this four-hour course helps to simplify selected requirements of the NECB 2017 in Division B, Parts 3-8. It details systems, components and equipment covered by Parts 3-8 for energy performance efficiency. In addition, it clarifies the prescriptive path, trade-off path, and performance path requirements as requisite or permitted within NECB requirements.

NECB 2017 – Designers | online, 4 hours

This online course has been created for designers, modelers, engineers, and architects. Focused on specific requirements of the NECB 2017 in Division B, Parts 3-8, it details systems, components and equipment covered by Parts 3-8 for energy performance efficiency. In addition, it provides recommendations and top tips from design experts in the building energy efficiency sectors.

NECB 2017 – Navigating and Applying the Code | online, 20 minutes

This 20-minute eLearning course outlines how the 2017 NECB is structured and provides an overview of the flow of the document.

NECB 2015/2017 Compliance Checklist for Designers – Full Checklist | video, 12 minutes

For building designers completing the NECB compliance checklist for submission to their Authority Having Jurisdiction. The full version of the NECB compliance checklist can be used for projects using the prescriptive, trade-off or performance compliance paths.

NECB 2015/2017 Compliance Checklist for Designers – Abridged Checklist | video, 7 minutes

For building designers completing the NECB compliance checklist for submission to their Authority Having Jurisdiction. The abridged checklist is intended for projects that will satisfy the code requirements using only the prescriptive path. This checklist captures only the building elements which have a large impact on energy performance.

NECB 2015/2017 Compliance Checklist for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – Full Checklist | video, 12 minutes

For members of the AHJ who will be reviewing checklist submissions for compliance with the 2015/2017 NECB.

NECB 2015/2017 Compliance Checklist for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – Abridged Checklist | video, 7 minutes

For members of the AHJ who will be reviewing checklist submissions for compliance with the 2015/2017 NECB.

Construction and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities Training

Did you know many hospitals in Canada require CSA Infection Control during Construction training in order to be eligible to work on hospital construction and renovation projects? Don’t get caught without your certificate when it’s time to bid on a project. If you work on the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within a hospital, fast track your understanding of the standards you need with CSA training.

Infection Control: Part 1: Fundamentals of Infection Control during Construction Renovation, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities | virtual instructor-led

Available Dates: December 7-8, 2020, December 14-15. 2020 and new dates for January 2021!

This training is approved for Continuing Education Credits from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) as part of the Gold Seal Certification Program. Led and created by industry experts from across health care facility management and academia. Our instructors are Gordon D. Burrill, Mike Hickey, George Pankiw, Gary Stairs and Jessica Fullerton.

Infection Control: Part 2: Effective Implementation & Practical Applications| virtual instructor-led (standard included)

Available Dates: December 9-10, 2020, December 16-17, 2020 and new dates for January 2021!

This training is the second part of CSA Infection Control Training. On completion of both training parts, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion to include as part of a health care facility bid.

Indoor Air Quality – The Role of HVAC Systems in Health Care Facilities | virtual instructor-led

Available Dates: January 25-26, 2021

This training is intended for use by architects, engineers, planners, consultants, and health care facility staff to ensure the efficient planning, design, construction, and maintenance of HVAC systems. In addition to design and construction requirements, this Standard includes commissioning, operational, maintenance, and monitoring requirements for HVAC systems.

This content is sponsored by CSA Group in collaboration with ConstructConnect® Media. To learn more about CSA Group, visit https//store.csagroup.org.