Roof runoff basics
Catchment, intensity, conveyance and concentrated discharge.
Professional course · RSM-DD-207
Downspout & Lot Drainage
Understand roof runoff, downspout discharge, grading, swales, neighbouring impacts, erosion, freezing and municipal connection requirements.
$295planned price, before HST3.5 hourstypical durationLive virtual or classroomplanned deliveryFoundation technicallearning level
Course purpose
Learn the system, the evidence and the limits of responsible practice.
Understand roof runoff, downspout discharge, grading, swales, neighbouring impacts, erosion, freezing and municipal connection requirements.
A visual review does not prove subsurface conditions, pipe capacity, legal drainage rights or future performance.
Who this is for
Designed for people responsible for decisions, field work, inspection or communication
- Contractors and landscape professionals
- Inspectors and assessors
- Municipal homeowner-programme staff
- Property managers and maintenance teams
Learning outcomes
What participants should be able to do
- Trace roof runoff to its receiving location
- Recognize poor discharge and grading conditions
- Identify erosion, icing and neighbouring-property concerns
- Document limitations and municipal requirements
- Connect drainage improvements to maintenance
Course modules
A structured learning sequence
The final facilitator guide may refine timing, exercises and examples while preserving the published learning outcomes.
Downspout connections
Surface discharge, underground connections and municipal rules.
Lot grading and swales
Positive drainage, low points, obstructions and property boundaries.
Erosion, freezing and nuisance
Seasonal conditions, walkways, foundations and neighbouring impacts.
Documentation and maintenance
Photos, measurements, assumptions, owner actions and review.
Entry and completion
Prerequisites, assessment and evidence
Prerequisite guidance
No prerequisite. Site grading or drainage design may require qualified technical review.
Assessment approach
Site-photo review and drainage-pathway exercise.
Completion record
RSM plans to issue a course-completion record after the learner satisfies participation and assessment requirements. The record will identify the course and date without implying government authorization, trade licensing or municipal approval.
Credential connection
Flood Protection Technician pathway
This course is planned as one learning component that may support the related RSM credential pathway. Credential eligibility, required learning, assessment, conduct and renewal will be governed separately.
Review the related credential pathwayPlanned 2026 fee
$295 CADBefore HST. Includes instructor delivery, digital learning materials and the planned assessment. Travel, venue, equipment shipping or customized content are not included unless stated in a written proposal.
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Frequently asked questions
Before requesting registration
Does this course provide a government licence?
No. RSM training is professional education and does not replace trade licensing, statutory credentials, permits or municipal approval.
Is the price final?
The visible $295 price is a planned 2026 launch fee in Canadian dollars before HST. RSM will confirm final dates, delivery terms and fees before registration or payment.
Can an organization request private delivery?
Yes. Group and custom delivery can be discussed for municipalities, employers, property teams and professional groups.
What proof of completion is issued?
The planned completion record will identify the learner, course, date and learning requirements. It must not be represented as a government licence or approval.
Reference starting points
Use current official requirements
RSM course content is education-based. Participants must confirm current codes, permits, licensing, municipal programmes, manufacturer instructions and professional requirements for each project.
Training interest
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Choose individual, group or organizational delivery and identify the timing, location and audience that would make the learning useful.
Published: July 19, 2026 Last reviewed: July 19, 2026
Prepared by Regional Stormwater Management for professional and public education. Course descriptions, delivery formats and planned fees may be revised before registration opens. RSM credentials and training records are education-based and do not replace licences, permits, municipal approval or professional authority.
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