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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 : 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 : 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 : smoke alarm home installation

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This brochure provides information about smoke alarm home installation, requirements and safety measures.

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Safety tips : solid-fuel-burning appliances [2017]

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This brochure provides information about solid fuel burning appliances.

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Safety tips : secondary suite standards [2017]

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This brochure provides information about the 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 : installing a fireplace [2017]

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This brochure provides information about fireplace installations and explanations of the technical requirements or standards.

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Safety tips : do I need a building permit? [2007]

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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 Code. Permits are part of a process to... 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 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 : secondary suite standards [2007]

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Specific construction standards for secondary suites provide landlords with clear guidelines for safe construction of such units, and tenants and their families will have greater confidence in the... More ≫

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Specific construction standards for secondary suites provide landlords with clear guidelines for safe construction of such units, and tenants and their families will have greater confidence in the safety of their homes. Province-wide standards for the construction of secondary suites are now included in the Alberta Building Code.

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