Each module of the Building Code Tutor Volume 1 addresses specific sections or sub-sections of the building code Part 3 — fire safety and life protection. A brief quiz completes each module, and a grade of 80% or better is eligible for professional development credits from several associations.

Credits are awarded based on the standard duration of each module, but you can adjust the timing to fit your specific learning needs and goals. Modules are completely self-guided and contain interactive activities, in-line note-taking features, and timely support to ensure maximum retention.

View Sample Video | Explore Volume 2

Module 1: Classification of Major Occupancies

  • Sub-sections: 3.1.2 & 3.1.3
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Content: Details each of the major occupancy types, discusses an alternative classification method, and presents multiple and special-case classifications and prohibitions.
  • Cost: $60
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 2: Combustible Construction

  • Sub-Section: 3.1.4
  • Duration: 0.75 hours
  • Content: Describes combustible construction and presents combustible materials and their uses, including wood as a construction material, foamed plastics, and wires, cables and raceways. 
  • Cost: $60
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 3: Noncombustible Construction

  • Sub-Section: 3.1.5
  • Duration: 1.75 hours
  • Content: Describes noncombustible construction and presents permitted combustible construction materials, including roofing, glazing, skylights, exterior cladding, as well as services such as ducting, piping/plumbing, wiring, and cabling (including elevator). Also discusses interior finishes, insulation, components in walls, stairs and mezzanines, and other combustible elements.
  • Cost: $60 
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 4: Fire Resistance Ratings and Fire Separations

  • Sub-Sections: 3.1.7 & 3.1.8
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Content: Explains how fire resistance ratings are determined, describes fire separations and temperature rise limits, and discusses the application of ratings for closures, dampers, doors and door hardware. 
  • Cost: $60
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 5: Fire Stopping

  • Sub-Section: 3.1.9
  • Duration: 0.75 hours
  • Content: Describes fire stopping, explains the application of edge fire stopping, and discusses fire stopping of electrical, piping duct and other penetrations. 
  • Cost: $30
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 6: Fire Blocking

  • Sub-Section: 3.1.11
  • Duration: 0.5 hours
  • Content: Explains of fire blocking and its application in concealed spaces and crawl spaces. Also discusses fire block materials. 
  • Cost: $30
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 7: Fire Walls

  • Sub-Section: 3.1.10
  • Duration: 0.5 hours
  • Content: Describes fire resistance rating of fire walls, requirements for their continuity, and permitted openings. Also discusses factors affecting exposure protection for exterior walls.
  • Cost: $30 
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 8: Roof Assemblies and Roof Coverings

  • Sub-Sections: 3.1.14 & 3.1.15
  • Duration: 0.5 hours
  • Content: Describes and classifies roof assemblies and roof coverings, including awnings and canopies. 
  • Cost: $30
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 9: Flame Spread Rating and Smoke Classification for Interior Finishes

  • Sub-Sections: 3.1.12 & 3.1.13
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Content: Discussion of flame spread ratings and smoke developed classification, how these impact interior finishes, skylights, light diffusers and lenses, plumbing fixtures, walkways and elevator cars.
  • Cost: $60
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 10: Building Size and Construction

  • Sub-Section: 3.2.2
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Content: Reviews factors that determine the required fire safety for a building, discusses impact of building height, mezzanines, roof-top enclosures, below-ground storeys, roof construction, sprinkler protection and fire protection of exterior elements, and describes the effects of building size and construction relative to major occupancy and multiple occupancies and their impact on egress.
  • Cost: $100
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 11: Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection

  • Sub-Section: 3.2.3
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Content: Explains the origin and determination of exposing building face, unprotected openings and limiting distance, and discusses factors affecting determination of unprotected openings, construction of exposed building face, prevention of fire spread on building exteriors, and protection of exit facilities and passageways.
  • Cost: $100
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Module 12: Safety Within All Floor Areas

  • Sub-Section: 3.3.1
  • Duration: 2.75 hours
  • Content: Discusses fire separations, means of egress, and general safety considerations for all floor areas, as well as specific requirements for fire separations of suites, corridors, and hazardous areas. Also examines factors affecting means of egress from specific floor areas such as mezzanines, and discusses the requirements for travel distance, access-to-exit, egress doorways and doors, dead-end corridors, and aisle widths.
  • Cost: $100
  • Purchase: AIBC | OAA | AAA | Individual

Save 25% with the volume discount!