Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the Building Code

What is the cost?

Member Price:  $729.00 + tax   

Non-Member Price: $1139.00 + tax

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Employers apply directly, and funding is subject to eligibility and approval. For course information, contact training@hrai.ca

Who would benefit from this course?

HVAC Designers, HVAC Installers, Builders, Architectural Designers, Energy Advisors, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiners

What you will learn

Participants will use simple worksheets in conjunction with detailed design procedures to quickly select equipment, size ducts and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems. All content complies with Section 9.32 of the Building Code. Participants will also clearly understand when the circumstances fall outside the scope of 9.32, which will require the use of a more comprehensive standard such as CAN/CSA F326-M1991 (R2014). For a hard copy manual, go to Program Options below and click on "ADD". There is a $55 charge for shipping/handling.

Note: Section 9.32 of the new Ontario Building Code, which comes into effect on January 1, 2025, has been significantly harmonized with the 9.32 Section of the National Building Code. All learners should register for HRAI Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 course. Ontario-based learners will have access to an additional, short module that details the minor differences that still exist between the Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code.  

Course Format

Prior to attending this course, attendees are required to register for and successfully complete an online module, "Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation". Please add this course to your shopping cart prior to check out.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the scope and limitations of designing a ventilation system under 9.32 of the NBC/OBC/BCBC
  • List which rooms require fresh air and exhaust inlets
  • Determine the required ventilation and exhaust capacity
  • Describe the distribution requirements
  • Identify when make-up air systems are required 
  • Select ventilation equipment to meet the requirements of Section 9.32
  • Size ducting according to NBC/OBC/BCBC and understand when ducts have to be sized using standards outside of the NBC/OBC/BCBC
  • Describe the controls required under the building code
 

Major Takeaways

  • Certification as a designer, which is recognized by many jurisdictions
 

For the Individual

  • A better understanding of the NBC/OBC/BCBC will allow for knowledgeable decisions regarding equipment selection and duct sizing
  • Certification will give you the confidence to respond to issues in the field
  • Designers will be able to optimize system components and sizing while ensuring code compliance

Prerequisite: You need to complete the Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation course.

 

  HRAI is an approved education provider with BC Housing – Licensing and Consumer Services. 

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When and where is the course?

Course Type Date Time  

Virtual Classroom

 Sep 17 ‑ 18, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Nov 16 ‑ 17, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Dec 8 ‑ 9, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Jan 19 ‑ 20, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Feb 16 ‑ 17, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Mar 23 ‑ 24, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Apr 27 ‑ 28, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Virtual Classroom

 Jun 8 ‑ 9, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time Zone Register Today

Cancellation Policy

  • Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received by HRAI at least 30 days prior to the training date.
  • Cancellations received 15 to 29 days prior to the training date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
  • Registrants who do not attend the training or who cancel fewer than 15 days prior to the training date are responsible for the full registration fee.
  • Registrations can be transferred to another participant within 60 days of purchase, provided the course has not started. Transfers after 60 days or once the course begins are not permitted.  

Exam Policy

  • The exam associated with the course must be completed within 30 days of the course. If an exam is left incomplete and must be reset, a $25 administrative fee will apply. 
  • Participants who have not earned their certification within one year of the course date will be required to pay an $89 exam fee before completing or retaking the exam. 
  • Participants will be provided with two exam attempts at no additional charge.
  • A third exam attempt is available for $150. After three unsuccessful attempts, participants must retake the full course at 50% of the course fee to regain certification eligibility.
  • Exam reviews are intended for learners who are within 5% of the passing grade and who have completed their exam within 30 days of their course date. Requests that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
  • Scores significantly below the passing grade indicate substantial gaps in understanding, and learners are encouraged to revisit the course material. 
  • Requests for instructor time outside of scheduled sessions may be subject to additional charges.

Recording and Intellectual Property Policy

By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and agree that you are strictly prohibited from recording, copying, reproducing, or distributing any portion of a lecture, lesson, presentation, class discussion, or other learning activity without the prior knowledge and explicit written consent of HRAI's Training Department. Where consent is granted, any authorized recording may be used solely for your personal review and may not be shared, shown, distributed, or made accessible to any other individual. This includes posting or uploading it to any platform, media, or website. All course content, including any recordings made with permission, remains the exclusive intellectual property of HRAI. Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution may result in removal from the course, forfeiture of exam attempts, or further administrative action.

You might also like to check out these courses:

HRV/ERV INSTALLATION AND BALANCING FUNDAMENTALS

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION USING CSA F326

DEPRESSURIZATION TESTING OF RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS

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