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Water shortage preparedness

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This fact sheet supports water shortage preparedness for households that rely on a municipal water supply, including bulk water stations to meet their water needs.

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Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

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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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STANDATA : fire code interpretation [Alberta Fire Code 2006]

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters. New STANDATA are added on a regular basis.

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

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A flood can affect the safety of your well water as well as the operation and service of your septic system. Your water may not be safe to drink if the well has been affected by the flood.... More ≫

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A flood can affect the safety of your well water as well as the operation and service of your septic system. Your water may not be safe to drink if the well has been affected by the flood. Specific steps need to be taken to ensure your water supply is safe and to prevent damage to your water well and septic system.

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STANDATA : building code variance [Alberta Building Code 2006]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2006 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the 2006 edition of the Alberta Building Code. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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STANDATA : Alberta Building Code 1997 : Director's interpretation

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Archived building code 1997 director's interpretations.

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STANDATA : Alberta Building Code 1997 : Director's ruling

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Archived building code 1997 director's rulings.

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STANDATA : Alberta Building Code 1990 : Director's ruling

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Archived building code 1990 director's rulings.

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STANDATA : Alberta Building Code 1990 : Director's interpretation

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Archived building code 1990 director's interpretations.

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