Publications

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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Safety tips : finishing your basement [2007]

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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 now... 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 now included in the Alberta Building Code and the Alberta Fire Code.

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Safety tips : installing a fireplace [2007]

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

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