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12 Cards in this Set
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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What is needed for an application for a building permit |
An approved development permit is required |
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What does a building permit address |
Building durability Electrical systems Plumbing Energy efficiency Occupant safety |
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What is an occupancy permit |
Verify building is safe for occupancy and meets all code requirements |
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Immediate industry changes in building systems |
Fire code changes or elevator sensors must happen immediately as they are safety issues |
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Not immediate changes in building systems |
Wait till system is needing to be upgraded such as HVAC or insulation |
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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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Phasing out |
New systems must be compliant |
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Grace periods |
To allow properties to comply with provincial and federal legislation |
