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What are Alberta's four major building codes
National building code Alberta 2019 edition
National energy code of Canada for buildings 2017
National fire code Alberta 2019 edition
National plumbing code Canada 2020
National building code #9 - housing in small buildings
Outlines everything for residential and commercial properties less than three stories with an area under 600 square meters
Development permit
Confirms that a property use complies with the municipality land use plan and the associated land use bylaws which include:
Maximum building Heights
Permitted building location
Property use
Building permits
To confirm that buildings comply with applicable building codes
Construction new buildings
Change the use of a building
Secondary suites
Significant altering existing building
What is needed for an application for a building permit
An approved development permit is required
What does a building permit address
Building durability
Electrical systems
Plumbing
Energy efficiency
Occupant safety
What is an occupancy permit
Verify building is safe for occupancy and meets all code requirements
Immediate industry changes in building systems
Fire code changes or elevator sensors must happen immediately as they are safety issues
Not immediate changes in building systems
Wait till system is needing to be upgraded such as HVAC or insulation
Legacy status
Existing building typically get Legacy status if there are no alterations, it doesn't have to be brought up to the current code
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