Event Calendar

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Building Systems Essentials - Course 2: Water Treatment and Fire Protection

Start Date: 4/16/2026 8:30 AM EDT
End Date: 4/16/2026 12:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: BOMA Offices

Location:
141 Laurier Ave W
6th floor, suite 603
Ottawa, ON  Canada  K1P 5J3

Organization Name: BOMA Ottawa

Contact:
BOMA Ottawa
Email: administration@bomaottawa.org
Phone: (613) 302-1875

BOMA's Building Systems Essentials Series - Water Treatment and Fire Protection

The second of this 7 Part Series is an overview of Water Treatment and Fire Protection Systems and  will be held on April 16th, 2026.

This series, originally produced in collaboration with Algonquin College, is made up of 7 independent half day modules, delivered by BOMA instructors and offered in continuous rotation.

This module will be held in the BOMA Offices Building, 141 Laurier Avenue West - 6th Floor Conference Centre, room 603 

The series has drawn positive reviews from Building Operators who want a refresher on the various topics in the series, as well as from other Commercial Real Estate practitioners that want to get a better sense of how things work in major office buildings. The series is a great place to learn from qualified Algonquin instructors, but it is also a great place to hear from others in the Commercial Real Estate field and share experiences.
 

The second course of the series combines and overview of Water Treatment and Fire Protection Systems to provide participants with a good understanding of these systems and how they impact the operation and safety of commercial properties. Topics will include:

  •  Water and Humidification Systems
  •  Water Treatment
  •  Water Efficiency
  •  Chemical Handling
  •  Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Systems
  •  Exhaust Systems
  •  Maintenance Procedures & Record Keeping Requirements
  •  Relevant Acts & Codes
  •  Standards & Regulations
  •  Health & Safety Procedures


To learn about the content of the entire series download the Building Systems Essentials Program Brochure on the BOMA website. Course Descriptions for upcoming modules are also available on the site.

The course material was developed by BOMA Ottawa & Algonquin College and will be delivered by a BOMA instructor.

Scott Howes is a Engineering Specialist with extensive experience and knowledge in Building Automation Controls and in HVAC technology. Scott has been in the Building Controls Industry for over twenty years in the Ottawa area. 
In addition, Scott has been a Professor of part-time studies at Algonquin College since 2010 for the Building Environmental Systems Operator Class II program.  Scott has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Electronics from Sam Houston State University.

Online registration is currently unavailable. Please contact us via email or phone for assistance.