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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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Alberta builder licensing application process

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All residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence in order to obtain permits for new homes and to construct new homes. This one-page guide explains how to apply for a... More ≫

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All residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence in order to obtain permits for new homes and to construct new homes. This one-page guide explains how to apply for a licence through Municipal Affairs' online application portal.

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Builder licensing. Do I need a builder licence?

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they apply for a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new... More ≫

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they apply for a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new homes, including condominiums, and major renovations requiring new home warranty coverage.

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Alberta builder licensing. What you need to know

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they go to obtain a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of... More ≫

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they go to obtain a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new homes to which the New Home Buyer Protection Act applies, including condominiums.

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Safety tips : building a wood deck

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Provides general information for building a wood deck.

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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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Safety tips : building a detached residential garage

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Provides general information for building a detached residential garage.

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Safety tips : carbon monoxide home installation

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Provides safety tips about the carbon monoxide alarms installation at home.

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