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2017 Annual Meeting and Training Sessions

2017 Annual Meeting and Training Sessions

“Life on the Shield”
DELEGATES PROGRAM TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Past Sessions

Sunday, October 1st, 2017
8:00 am - 9:30 amGolf Tournament - Highlands - Deerhurst Resort
Lunch Included - Taking full advantage of the dramatic landscape while capitalizing on elevation changes, rugged granite outcroppings and dense forests. | Deerhurst
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmOBOA Registration -
3:00-9:00 | Pickup official access badge and registration package.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmIce Breaker Reception -
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues. Sponsored by Jensen Hughes.
9:00 pm - 10:30 pmHospitality - AY Jackson - Lawren Harris - AJ Casson
9:00pm - 1:00am | Sponsored by Polyurethane Foam Systems.
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
6:45 am - 8:15 amContinental Breakfast - Waterhouse Ballroom.
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
8:30 am - 10:00 amOpening Ceremonies - Legacy Hall (Occupational Skills -S)
Speeches, special guests and awards. The official opening of the Annual Meeting and Training Sessions.
10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak and Trade Show - Waterhouse Ballroom.
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
10:30 am - 12:00 pmMMA - Peninsula Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
MMA UPDATE
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLUNCH - Legacy Hall
Conference Delegates gather for Lunch. Sponsored by the Town of Huntsville
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmChapter Chairs Meeting - Bayshore Room 300-308 (OBOA Board/Committee/Chapter Meetings)
OBOA grassroots initiative with Region affiliation designed to enhance member value and to strengthen the industry.
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmResponding to the needs of Ontario Building Officials-CSA Group Standards Update - Peninsula Room. (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Andrew Crees, Program Manager, Construction and Infrastructure Standards, CSA | This session reviews the role that CSA Group Standards play in relation to your work as a Building Official, shares information...
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmLearn not to Burn and Achieve New ASTC Sound Control Solutions - Tom Thomson Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Robert Marshall, Building Science Manager for CertainTeed Gypsum Canada |Learn about firewall/fire separation system solutions that prevent the spread of fire and smoke while also providing Apparent Sound...
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmPlumbing 1 - In Depth Looks at Part 7 in Photos - Lawren Harris Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Andrew Quattrociocchi - Building Inspector, Bradford West-Gwillumbury | This detailed technical session make the Generalist inspector feel much more comfortable when inspecting residential plumbing. Covering...
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak and Trade Show - Waterhouse Ballroom.
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmOdd Stuff Mash Up - Tom Thomson Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Mr. Ray Hachigian, CBCO - Former CBO Township of the Archipelago | Most conferences you sit and listen to presenters. Now this is your turn to discuss any issue (hopefully building code related, but maybe...
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmPlumbing 2 - Water Distribution - Lawren Harris Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Andrew Quattrociocchi - Building Inspector - Bradford West-Gwillumbury | More Residential Plumbing inspections Tips, Tricks of Part 7
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmTheme Night Dinner - Legacy Hall
Entertainment - Ron James' unique brand of physical comedy is balanced with intelligent and informative observations on everything from the mosquito driven torment of a Canadian camping trip to the sheer terror of being in a traffic jam with your bladder about to explode. 7:30 - 9:00pm
9:00 pm - 10:30 pmHospitality - AY Jackson - Lawren Harris - AJ Casson
9:00pm - 1:00am
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
6:48 am - 8:18 amContinental Breakfast - Waterhouse Ballroom
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
8:00 am - 9:30 amOBOA Registration -
OBOA Registration 8-5pm | Pickup official access badge and registration package.
8:30 am - 10:00 amAnnual General Meeting - Legacy Hall (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Is held every year to approve business, introduce board of directors and inform members of future plans.
9:00 am - 10:30 amSponsor a Student - Peninsula Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Student Day: Mary K. Pengelly / Heather Sheppard - Providing an exciting opportunity for students to build and strengthen relationships, partake in dynamic discussions and learn from each other's experiences. Student Day is open to all interested.
10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak and Trade Show - Waterhouse Ballroom
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues and Exhibitors.
10:30 am - 12:00 pmBuilding Envelope Systems -Wall Systems Using Wood Fibre Sheathing - Peninsula Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
How wood fibre sheathing has evolved and how it is using within the Ontario Building Code (building science) and the benefits of using these products with the implementation of the new Supplementary Standard...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmDrain Water Heat Recovery Variations - Lawren Harris Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Gerald van Decker, Renewability - Alternative Solution Options that do not compromise performance.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmExhibitors & Past Presidents Lunch - Legacy Hall
Exhibitors & Past Presidents Lunch - Reconnect and network with past Association Presidents as well as our organization's past leadership that continues to support and participate.
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmAduvo Systems Screw Piles - Lawren Harris Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Mickey Chaytor, CEO - Aduvo | Introduction to Ground Screw/Pile Foundations by Aduvo Systems Limited. The Ground Screw is modern technology that has revolutionized foundation construction. A giant screw...
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak - Waterhouse Ballroom Hallway
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmRain and Groundwater Leaking into Sanitary Building Drains at Alarming Rate - Tom Thomson Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Barbara Robinson, President Norton Engineering Inc and Chris Manzon, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., City of Windsor, Senior Manager Pollution Control - Rainwater and Groundwater are leaking into New Sewer Pipes Across...
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmNational Farm Building Code Update - Peninsula Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Will Teron, P.Eng. - Tacoma Engineers & Canadian Farm Builders Association - This session will focus on issues related to the design, approval and construction of farm buildings. A variety of topics...
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmSprinkler Demo - Parking Lot (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
The Town of Huntsville/Lake of Bays fire department will be executing a sprinkler demonstration in the parking lot. Additional sponsors include CASA and Muskoka Lumber. Two sheds have been constructed...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmMuskoka Nights - beachside BBQ point
Join us at beachside BBQ point gazebo casual seating entertainment and fireworks. Registration Required
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmHospitality - AY Jackson - Lawren Harris - AJ Casson
7:00pm - 1:00am | Sponsored by TARION / OHBA
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
6:45 am - 8:15 amContinental Breakfast - Waterhouse Ballroom Hallway
A modest breakfast as you embark on your day.
8:00 am - 9:30 amOBOA Registration -
OBOA Registration 8-5pm | Pickup official access badge and registration package.
8:30 am - 10:00 amHealth and Safety Basics for Small Employers - Waterhouse 4 (Occupational Skills -S)
Tanya Morose, Government and Municipal Consultant, Municipal and Public Safety - Public Services Health & Safety Association. The Occupational Health and Safety Act makes enormous demands on Employers....
10:00 am - 11:30 amBreak - Waterhouse Ballroom Hallway
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues.
10:30 am - 12:00 pmRecognizing Risk - Peninsula Room (Occupational Skills -S)
Alison G. Orr, P.Eng., CBCO | Marianne Brown, P.Eng., CBCO - Marianne and Alison will help you recognize risk and reduce liability associated with plan examination and inspections, updated to highlight...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmLegal 1 - Waterhouse 5 (Occupational Skills -S)
Hear lawyers from Aird & Berlis LLP and the Ministry provide insightful commentary on new developments in the law that affects the role and duties of Chief Building Officials. A concluding Q&A...
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmCondensation Control Insight - Peninsula Room (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
John Straube, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo - Part 5 and Part 9
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmWaterfront - Work Permits, Two-Storey Boathouses, changes to the PLA - Waterhouse 4 (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Kate Reinhart, Keirsten Swim, Sandra Ausma and Samantha Jefferis - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. This presentation will explain some of the recent changes to the Public Lands Act...
1:40 pm - 3:10 pmUpdate on Leadership Day Priorities - Waterhouse 1-2-3 (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Silver Tsunami, Emergency Management, etc.

Speakers: Matt Farrell, Grant Brouwer, Joyanne Beckett
Moderator: Aubrey LeBlanc

A Strategic Forum for the Management of Building Regulation in Municipalities.
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmBreak - Waterhouse Ballroom Hallway
Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while meeting with colleagues.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmC.27 Promoting Affordable Housing Act 2016 - Peninsula Room | (OBOA/College/University Courses, AMTS, Conferences)
Ministry of Housing Update - Speakers: Representative of Ministry of Housing and of Ministry of Municipal Affairs
10:00 pm - 11:30 pmHospitality - AY Jackson - Lawren Harris - AJ Casson
10:00pm - 1:00am