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Memorandum. Builder licence : active building permit applications

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits... More ≫

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits applied for before December 1, 2017, may be "grandfathered", and any new permits applied for beginning December 1, 2017 onwards would require a licence.

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Construction performance guide for new home warranty in Alberta

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This guide was developed to provide homeowners, builders and warranty providers with an easy-to-use reference on basic requirements of warranty coverage under the New Home Buyers Protection Act... More ≫

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This guide was developed to provide homeowners, builders and warranty providers with an easy-to-use reference on basic requirements of warranty coverage under the New Home Buyers Protection Act and recommended minimum performance expectations for new homes in Alberta. The guide helps homeowners to understand whether or not an issue they encounter with their new home can be considered a defect and how to work with their builders and warranty providers to resolve such issues.

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