HCRA Approved Course for Home Builders and Vendors
The Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Act are daunting documents that are essential to understand and use as construction professionals. In this course you will learn about the history and administration of the code, how to apply it in your day-to-day work, and the responsibilities of the various parties covered by the code and Act.
Please note: Ontario released a new Building Code to reduce regulatory burdens for the construction industry, increase the safety and quality of buildings, and make it easier to build housing. The 2024 Building Code streamlines processes for the sector and increases harmonization with the National Construction Codes by eliminating at least 1,730 technical variations between the provincial and national requirements. This course and exam are based on the 2024 Building Code.
If you are applying for your HCRA License, successfully completing the exam is required for your application. This exam is a multiple-choice, true/false and multiple-answer format. You must have a copy of the 2024 Building Code Compendium with you for the exam either in printed or PDF format. The exam is available 24/7, an appointment is not needed, and you will have access to complete your exam for 60 days. You will have three (3) attempts to pass the exam. The pass mark is 70%.
If you wish to only take the HCRA Exam, the cost is $125 and you can register here.
You will be required to either purchase a hard copy, or download a digital copy, of the 2024 Building Code Compendium for this course. The textbook is not included in the cost of the course.
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.
This course is 14 hours of instruction. Course hours can be used towards the Gold Seal Certification application for credits, subject to credit approval upon review. Note: every 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit.
For more information about individual or group registration or to be notified of upcoming dates, please contact us.
Call: 1-833-282-6852
For learners requiring special accommodations, please visit Documentation Requirements | Centre for Accessible Learning (algonquincollege.com), fill out the required form and send supporting documentation to trainingacct@algonquincollege.com. Please note that we need a minimum of three business days to accommodate your request.
