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Accessibility design guide 2024

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This resource was developed to assist designers, builders and other users of the Alberta building code, also referenced as the NBC(AE), to meet and possibly exceed – within reason - the current... More ≫

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This resource was developed to assist designers, builders and other users of the Alberta building code, also referenced as the NBC(AE), to meet and possibly exceed – within reason - the current minimum accessibility design standards and practices. The resource explains the intents and objectives of each section of the code, as it relates to accessibility requirements, and recommend best practices where accessibility and safety are concerns to seniors and persons with disabilities.

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Affordable and attainable housing : how modular and manufactured homes can be part of the solution

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This information brief provides information on how modular and manufactured homes can help address the need for affordable housing in Alberta.

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STANDATA variance : building [National Building Code–2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Ministerial Order MSD:069/24 [Municipal Affairs]

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Ministerial order extending the date for holding a by election for the vacancy of the chief elected official in the Town of Rocky Mountain House until the next general election on October 20, 2025.

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Private sewage systems installer certification list

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List of installers that hold a certificate to to obtain permits related to the installation of private sewage systems in Alberta.

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Notice : new Alberta codes editions

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Notes that National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition are now available and discusses the transition period for implementation of both codes as... More ≫

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Notes that National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition are now available and discusses the transition period for implementation of both codes as well as the National Energy Code for Buildings 2020.

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Notice : archive variance 21-ECV-006-112

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Mast sizes are addressed in the Canadian Electrical Code Part I and there is not sufficient evidence to support the use of smaller rigid steel conduit systems. Variance 21-ECV-006-112 does not... More ≫

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Mast sizes are addressed in the Canadian Electrical Code Part I and there is not sufficient evidence to support the use of smaller rigid steel conduit systems. Variance 21-ECV-006-112 does not consider increased energy demands or increased frequency of extreme weather events and will not be renewed when the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1-2024 is adopted in Alberta.

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STANDATA variance : building [National Building Code–2019 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Notice : Gas codes in force January 2025

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Provides notification on six new codes that were adopted under the Gas Code Regulation (AR 111/2010) and came into effect on February 1, 2021 under the Safety Codes Act: the Natural Gas and... More ≫

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Provides notification on six new codes that were adopted under the Gas Code Regulation (AR 111/2010) and came into effect on February 1, 2021 under the Safety Codes Act: the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code; the Propane Storage and Handling Code; the Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway; the NGV Refuelling Stations Installation Code, the Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code; and the Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related Components on Appliances and Equipment. Also lists two codes that came into effect under the same regulation as of September 1, 2022: The Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles Installation Code and the Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle Installation Code.

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Alberta railway property assessment minister's guidelines

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Annual updates of the railway assessment minister's guidelines.

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