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Notice : changes to minimum housing and health standards impacts Alberta’s safety system

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Outlines amendments to the Minimum Housing and Health Standards that enhance the ability of public health inspectors or environmental health officers to address safety concerns within buildings... More ≫

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Outlines amendments to the Minimum Housing and Health Standards that enhance the ability of public health inspectors or environmental health officers to address safety concerns within buildings through consultation with safety codes officers.

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Ministerial Order no. L:209/12 [Municipal Affairs]

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This order establishes the 2012 Alberta Assessment Quality Minister’s Guidelines (Guidelines), and the 2012 Recording and Reporting Information for Assessment Audit and Equalized Assessment Manual... More ≫

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This order establishes the 2012 Alberta Assessment Quality Minister’s Guidelines (Guidelines), and the 2012 Recording and Reporting Information for Assessment Audit and Equalized Assessment Manual (Manual). The order is effective for the 2013 and subsequent tax years.

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Fire code safety alert : sprinkler systems with antifreeze solutions (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and 25)

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for... More ≫

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for owners, designers and contractors.

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Safety tips : private sewage treatment systems separation distances

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Provides general information about private sewage treatment systems separation distances

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Notice : intumescent coatings on exterior sheathing

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The Alberta Fire Code contains provisions requiring fire protection of adjacent buildings during construction. This notice provides guidance to safety codes officers as to when to consider... More ≫

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The Alberta Fire Code contains provisions requiring fire protection of adjacent buildings during construction. This notice provides guidance to safety codes officers as to when to consider wood-based sheathing materials, treated with fire-resistant coatings, as one of the acceptable methods of meeting the requirements.

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Notice : fire-resistant coatings on exterior sheathing

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This notice provides guidance to safety codes officer for proper evaluation of applications for alternative solutions to gypsum sheathing under combustible siding.

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Safety tips : private sewage treatment systems

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Provides general information on how to install Private Sewage Treatment Systems (PSTP) .

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Safety tips : clearances from gas, propane and electric ranges

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The keys to the safe and effective use of gas and electric ranges in residential applications are good planning, careful installation and proper maintenance. This fact sheet provides information... More ≫

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The keys to the safe and effective use of gas and electric ranges in residential applications are good planning, careful installation and proper maintenance. This fact sheet provides information on minimum clearance requirements which are mandated to reduce the risk of a fire spreading beyond cooking surfaces.

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Safety tips : solid-fuel-burning appliances [2011]

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Presents general information on solid fuel burning appliances.

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Safety tips : private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas [2011]

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Provides general information for installing any private swimming pool, hot tub and spas and safety tips.

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