About This Course

You must bring a copy of the 2024 Building Code Compendium to this open-book exam.

Get the 2024 Building Code Compendium Downloadable PDF (free)
1. Request a digital copy by submitting a short questionnaire.
2. After submitting the questionnaire, the confirmation page will include an email link to send a request.
3. Once you’ve sent your email request, they will reply shortly with the PDF of the Building Code Compendium.

Get a print version of the 2024 Building Code Compendium (not free)
Production of the print version of the Compendium is underway. You can sign up to be notified when the print version of the Compendium is in stock.
You can also subscribe to the ministry’s CodeNews email subscription service. CodeNews subscribers will be notified when they are available.

You will have 60 days to complete this assessment from date of enrollment.

Areas of Assessment

Purpose and role of the 2024 Building Code Compendium

Understanding what the Building Codes govern

Building Code requirements relating to:

• Soil-bearing capacity and problematic soil conditions
• Structural materials and methods of assembly to reduce damage from
• movement
• The building envelope, keeping weather out and resolving simple issues
• Sound transmission into residential units and resolving simple problems 
• Heating and ventilation systems controlling indoor air quality
• Septic systems principles, design and operation
• Installation of interior finishes

Please note that the cost of the HCRA Exam includes access to the examination only. To better prepare for the exam and receive supporting course materials we recommend that you register for and attend the respective HCRA-approved course HCRA: Building Codes in Ontario.