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Staying safe and healthy in your home : general home safety tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for general safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Notice : private sewage and water well systems recovery and start up after a flood

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A flood can affect the safety of well water as well as the operation and service of septic systems. This notice outlines specific steps to take to ensure a water supply is safe and to prevent... More ≫

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A flood can affect the safety of well water as well as the operation and service of septic systems. This notice outlines specific steps to take to ensure a water supply is safe and to prevent damage to water wells and septic systems when flooding occurs.

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Electrical safety

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This brochure provides information about electrical safety.

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Safety tips : exterior stairs for homes

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This brochure is intended to provide information relative to the minimum requirements for exterior stairs construction.

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Safety tips : do I need a building permit? [2018]

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Explains situations under which a building permit, or other permit, is required prior to commencing work on any buildings covered by the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical... More ≫

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Explains situations under which a building permit, or other permit, is required prior to commencing work on any buildings covered by the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code, the Gas Code, or the National Plumbing Code. Permits are part of a process to access compliance to a minimum standard of construction safety for the benefit of all Albertans.

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Safety tips : clearances from gas, propane and electric cooktops

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This brochure provides information relative to the minimum requirements for standard residential stoves. For installations of large or commercial type cooktops, be sure to check the manufacturer’s... More ≫

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This brochure provides information relative to the minimum requirements for standard residential stoves. For installations of large or commercial type cooktops, be sure to check the manufacturer’s clearances as they may be greater.

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Safety tips : finishing your basement [2018]

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This brochure provides information about basement development for single-family homes only. It does not include the province-wide standards for the construction of secondary suites that are... More ≫

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This brochure provides information about basement development for single-family homes only. It does not include the province-wide standards for the construction of secondary suites that are included in the current Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code.

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Safety tips : private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas [2018]

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This brochure provides information about safety requirements governing swimming pools and the placement of pools to protect the owners and neighboring children who may be tempted to use their pool... More ≫

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This brochure provides information about safety requirements governing swimming pools and the placement of pools to protect the owners and neighboring children who may be tempted to use their pool without their knowledge. This safety requirements are specified in the 2014 Alberta Building Code.

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Safety tips : propane cylinder safety

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Propane cylinders safely contain fuel gas used for barbeques, gas appliances in recreational vehicles (RVs), and other portable equipment. When used properly, propane is a safe and convenient... More ≫

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Propane cylinders safely contain fuel gas used for barbeques, gas appliances in recreational vehicles (RVs), and other portable equipment. When used properly, propane is a safe and convenient fuel. Follow these tips to stay safe.

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Safety tips : additions to a residence

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Provides information for homeowners about permits needed and safety tips regarding building an addition to their residence.

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