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Notice : new Alberta codes editions

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Notes that National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition are now available and discusses the transition period for implementation of both codes as... More ≫

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Notes that National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition are now available and discusses the transition period for implementation of both codes as well as the National Energy Code for Buildings 2020.

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Notice : upcoming new Alberta codes editions

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Notice to inform interested parties that the province is updating its construction codes based on the 2020 National Building Code, National Fire Code and National Energy Code for Buildings, which... More ≫

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Notice to inform interested parties that the province is updating its construction codes based on the 2020 National Building Code, National Fire Code and National Energy Code for Buildings, which were published by the National Research Council in March 2022.

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Notice : intumescent or fire resistant coatings on exterior sheathing

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Notice regarding fire resistant coatings on exterior sheathing as addressed in the Alberta Fire Code and the Alberta Building Code

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Notice : distillery classification

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Notice to designers and safety codes officers that the construction of a new building – or change of use to an existing building – where the use of the building will be a distillery, constitutes... More ≫

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Notice to designers and safety codes officers that the construction of a new building – or change of use to an existing building – where the use of the building will be a distillery, constitutes an occupancy classification of Group F, Division 1 for that building or space within it.

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Notice : National Building Code – 2019 Alberta edition; National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta edition

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Notes that National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition and the National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition are now available and discusses the transition period for implementation of both codes.

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Notice : new Alberta building, fire and energy codes

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Notes that the 2014 editions of the Alberta Building Code and the Alberta Fire Code based on the 2010 National Building and Fire Codes were adopted at the end of February 2015. The National Energy... More ≫

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Notes that the 2014 editions of the Alberta Building Code and the Alberta Fire Code based on the 2010 National Building and Fire Codes were adopted at the end of February 2015. The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 edition has also been adopted.

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Notice : portable fire extinguisher servicing

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Outlines requirements for portable fire extinguishers sold and serviced in Alberta.

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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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Fire code safety alert : storage of windshield washer antifreeze

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Outlines requirements for storage of windshield washer antifreeze to comply with the storage, piping and transfer requirements for flammable liquids and combustible liquids in the Alberta Fire Code 2006. More ≫

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Outlines requirements for storage of windshield washer antifreeze to comply with the storage, piping and transfer requirements for flammable liquids and combustible liquids in the Alberta Fire Code 2006.

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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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